Joseph Kuethe, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Milford, is supporting The Backpack Ministry and local school children in need by using his office as a drop-off location for a food drive.

Local residents and businesses may help by bringing in items to the Edward Jones branch office during regular business hours from April 4 to April 22.

The items needed for the food drive include: non-perishable, kid-friendly food containing 3 of the 4 essential food groups. Items also include, but are not limited to, granola bars, raisins, applesauce, crackers, soups, macaroni and cheese, ready to eat peanut butter, tuna, individual cereal boxes, juice boxes, etc.

Proceeds from the drive will benefit The Backpack Ministry and local school children.

The branch address is 5881 Cook Road, Milford.

Monetary donations cannot be accepted.