Food types that can be donated are fruit cups, peanut butter, crackers and applesauce. Blankets also are a big need,, Ivey said.“. “I think the heat has exasperated situations for people,” said Ivey.

Huntsville’s Downtown Rescue Mission is experiencing a critical shortage of non-perishable food items, the shelter announced this week. Rescue Mission spokesperson Amber Capello told AL.com a ...