Burger restaurant to aid in food drive

A new burger restaurant in Lawrence is partnering with Ballard Community Services for a food drive.

The Smashburger restaurant, 4801 Bauer Farm Drive, is encouraging patrons to bring nonperishable food items to its location near Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive.

Coca-Cola will match contributions with monetary support.

The food drive will begin today and will continue until the end of May.