ROYAL CITY - CHS Sun Basin is gathering donations of money, food and crops as part of CHS Harvest for Hunger food and fund drive

CHS Sun Basin will accept contributions through March 20 at its locations in Quincy, Royal City, Bruce, Wheeler and Kennewick, and deliver them to regional food banks.

"Hunger is a reality for more than 50 million people in America. That's one in six who doesn't have access to enough food," said Ron Kopczynski, general manager, CHS Sun Basin. "We're working together to make a difference for those in need."

Financial donations are encouraged because they enable food banks to leverage their buying power to provide nutritious food at deeply discounted rates.

Donations can be made at any of the CHS Sun Basin's locations, or call 509-787-3511 for more information on how you can help.

CHS Sun Basin is a business unit of CHS Inc., a leading energy, grains and foods global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States.

For nearly 80 years, the CHS system has valued volunteerism and been a responsible steward in its communities.

The CHS Harvest for Hunger food and fund drive is designed to harness the power of the 70 CHS-owned/locally governed cooperatives to address America's growing hunger problem.