St. John the Baptist Church, 4727 McHugh Dr., Zachary, is collecting new or gently used religious items to send to parishes in areas where parishioners sustained great losses due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. A collection box is in the vestibule of the church or may be dropped off at the church office during the week. Items may include, but not limited to, rosaries, Bibles, spiritual reading materials, spiritual music CDs, etc. No glass items or candles. For more information, call the St. John Church office at 225-654-5778 or Marie Kennedy at 225-454-8289.