Local businesses collecting food and necessities

canned meals

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News

It’s Once N Again, with locations in Fairbury and Pontiac, is holding its 14th annual Canned Food and Necessity Drive for local food pantries.

Anyone who brings a canned meal, such as chili, soup or beef stew, or an unopened necessity, like toothpaste or bathroom tissue, will receive a 20 percent off coupon, which can be used through January 30. Items collected will be donated to local food pantries.

Once N Again is located at 118 W. Locust Street in Fairbury and 123 W. Madison Street in Pontiac.