The Chautauqua Mall. Submitted photo

The Chautauqua Mall is partnering with The Salvation Army and Chautauqua County Humane Society to host a food and essential item collection drive daily through May 16.

Mall officials said area residents can drop off non-perishable food items, diapers, toilet paper, soap, school supplies and dog and cat food each day between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Bins have been placed outside the main entrance next to Planet Fitness.

“The Salvation Army of Jamestown is the largest food pantry in Chautauqua County and due to COVID-19, last month they served an additional 300 more households than normal,” mall officials said in a news release. “Chautauqua County Humane Society improves the lives of animals through compassionate care and advocacy and adopts out approximately 1,200 animals per year.”

Added Brian Papalia, director of Community Relations for Chautauqua County Humane Society, “We are happy to be working with the Chautauqua Mall and Salvation Army to collect donations of non-perishable goods. Our collaborations with Chautauqua Mall have always been successful and we are excited to see the community benefit from this food drive.”