Curves of Auburn is encouraging women in the area to show their philanthropic strength by participating in the annual Curves Food Drive.

From March 1-31, Curves of Auburn will collect non-perishable items and monetary donations for food banks in the local area. Members who donate a bag of groceries or make a minimum donation of $30 during the month of March will receive a reusable Curves grocery freezer bag for free. Non-members who do likewise between March 8-20 can join Curves for free. Curves will waive the cost to join.

“At the core of our business is the message that women are stronger when they rally together, and that is the point we hope to bring home with our food drive,” said Jeanne Pratt, of Curves of Auburn. “We want to show our community just how powerful the generosity of our members can be.”

Curves of Auburn also will be participating in a company-wide contest for the most food drive donations collected by Curves locations across the nation. Winners will receive one of several cash prizes to be donated to their local food bank. Each year, Curves locations collectively donate millions of pounds of food to feed the hungry.

For more information about Curves of Auburn, located at 423 E. Main St., and the Curves Food Drive, contact Pratt at 253-887-8959 or 9ZJVCE4A3@curvesmail.com.