Ed, I’d like to start a food drive. I have a 15-year-old child and I’d like to keep him occupied and do something good for the community, like maybe go door-to-door collecting canned or boxed food and then donate it to the Trenton Soup Kitchen, Rescue Mission, or Salvation Army. Is it legal? Do I need a license, and who should I contact? Maybe your readers can advise me through your column.

On a Mission

Good for you and your teen. What a great example to set. BackTalkers, what advice can you offer?

— Ed. Note