JCPL is excited to announce the return of our Pop-Up Food Pantry event, in partnership with American Structurepoint, Tyson Foods, the Jay County Farm Bureau, Inc. and the Friends of the Jay County Public Library, on July 31 from 3-6 p.m. in the Community Room. Any and all members of our community will be able to come in and shop for some free food items! Shopping will be on a first-come, first-served basis, while our supplies last. Tyson Foods will be giving out free bags of chicken and chips for anyone who goes through the food pantry, and grilling hot dogs for free. Pizza Hut will be on-site giving out free pizza and other items, while supplies last. Meanwhile, in the library’s parking lot, the Jay County Health Department will be hosting their Portland Back-to-School Bash, giving out free school supplies, hygiene products, and more! You are invited to attend both events happening at the same time. IMPORTANT: The street block will be CLOSED during this event, but parking for the event will be available in the First Presbyterian Church parking lot beside the library and street parking surrounding the block. Public donations for canned food and non-perishables for pantry day are being accepted at the library June 2-July 26.