The second annual Pack the Park will take place from Monday to Saturday, Jan. 24 to 29, at the Barnstormers' stadium, 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster. The event's goal is to fill skids throughout the entire stadium concourse level with donated items for people in need in the community.

Donations can be dropped off at the Two Dudes Box Office at the stadium anytime between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays or between 9 a.m. and noon on Saturday. Donors will be greeted by Cylo, the Lancaster Barnstormers mascot, and front office staff, who will help to unload donations.

All food items should be nonperishable, with no glass containers. Suggested donation items include condiments, salad dressings, sugar, rice, canned soup, hot and cold breakfast cereals, canned fruit, chicken or vegetable stock, canned gravy, coffee, powdered creamer, tissues, paper towels, baby wipes, diapers, feminine hygiene products, full- and travel-size toothbrushes, toothpaste, hand soap, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, shaving cream, hairbrushes, hand sanitizer, razors, and shaving cream.

All clothing items should be new. There is especially a need for T-shirts; thermal underwear; thermal socks; pants in both men's and women's sizes medium, large and extra-large; hand and foot warmers; and boots. Cleaning products, toilet paper, paper towels, pillows and blankets and sleeping bags are also in great demand. Additionally, cash donations will also be accepted via http://www.lancasterbarnstormers.com. A full list of items accepted for donation can also be found on this website.

Participating nonprofits include Tenfold, Peter's Porch - Zion Lutheran Church, PA CareerLink, Community Food Bank of Mount Joy, Crispus Attucks Community Center, Solanco Food Bank, Northern Lancaster Hub, Lancaster County Food Hub and Power Packs Project. Any food bank not currently participating is welcome to contact Maureen Wheeler, director of community relations, to be added to the list.

Last year, this event helped more than 15 nonprofit food banks in the local area. The Barnstormers are committed to assisting causes throughout Lancaster County and beyond.