FARMINGTON — Students at W.G. Mallett and Cascade Brook schools are collecting food and other items for the 22nd annual Helping Hands project Friday, Nov. 15.

Students were asked to bring dry and canned goods or personal items from home. They will carry the donations to the Farmington Community Center starting at 9:15 a.m. Afterward, they will be have the opportunity to view all the donations.

Food is sorted by volunteers, loaded on a truck by Mt. Blue High School students and transported to the Care and Share Food Closet.

Parents and community members are invited to participate in Helping Hands and/or make a donation. For more information, contact Pauline Rodrigue at 778-3707.