Food drive sponsored at Labor Day picnic

The Southwestern Wyoming Central Labor Council wants to help alleviate hunger in Sweetwater County.

The council will sponsor a food drive in conjunction with its annual Labor Day picnic. The picnic will take place on Labor Day, Sept. 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Crossroads West Park. Food and beverages are provided and, as always, the picnic is free.

Please bring nonperishable food items to donate to the Food Bank of Sweetwater County. The Food Bank is in need of packaged side dishes, egg noodles, sugar, flour and canned meat other than tuna.

The Southwestern Wyoming Central Labor Council represents 18 local unions and thousands of workers in Southwestern Wyoming. Through the State AFL-CIO and local unions it educates the public on workers’ rights and issues. The council helps provide equal pay for working men and women, advocates for a voice and dignity in the workplace and for a safe working environment. The Council encourages its members to participate in the community and to spend their wages locally.