A month-long food drive sponsored by the Maynard Public Library and Friends of the Library is underway, according to Dottie MacKeen of the library friends. The drive began on Monday to support the town’s Open Food Pantry, which serves an average of 100 individuals and families each week. The library is accepting nonperishable foods that are not past their “sell by’’ date. Food can be left in the collection box at the library during regular hours. Items that are especially welcome include cooking oil, tea, instant coffee, cocoa, packaged meals, baking supplies, canned meat, personal hygiene items, and cleaning supplies, according to MacKeen. - Derek McLean