First National Bank branches will be collecting items for local food pantries Sept. 24 through Oct. 5. Drop off your non-perishable food items at your local branch.

Items currently needed include cereal, oatmeal, Pop Tarts, granola bars, breakfast bars, applesauce, peanut butter/cheese cracker packs, goldfish crackers, trail mix, ramen, easy mac and canned soups. Monetary donations will also be accepted.

Thank you in advance for your support of our local communities.

First National Bank is an independent community bank with 16 offices in Lincoln, Knox, Hancock, Washington and Penobscot counties. For more information about First National Bank, call 1-800-564-3195 or visit www.thefirst.com. Find us on Facebook.