Feed Nova Scotia's spring food drive is underway and the organization wants to remind Nova Scotians that the need for donations is there year-round.

Feed NS provides food and support to 147 food banks, shelters and meal programs across the province.

Nick Jennery, executive director of Feed Nova Scotia, said the organization is always looking for perishable and non-perishable food and toiletries.

"The type of food we're trying to collect right now is pretty much the type of food you would have at home," he said.

"Those who are hungry have the same needs as you and I but what is most appreciated by those who are hungry are peanut butter, soups, any sort of canned protein like canned meat or canned fish, cereals, pasta."

Nick Jennery, executive director of Feed Nova Scotia, said the organization is always looking for perishable and non-perishable food and toiletries. (CBC)

Jennery said Feed Nova Scotia is also looking for bathroom supplies like soap, shampoo, toothpaste, as well as baby food and formula.

The spring food drive aims to "frankly, to get as much as we can and preferably more than we did last time," said Jennery.

"Nova Scotians are typically a very generous and supportive community, supporting those who are in a vulnerable spot and it looks like they're going to come through again for us."

One such Nova Scotian is 11-year-old Adrian. For the past two months, Adrian has come in with his father and grandparents to donate. Wednesday, he donated $105 worth of food.

"This is the second month in a row that he's come here," said Jennery.

"When something like that happens, it's really inspiring. It just pumps up my staff, it engages other volunteers."

Jennery said it's important that people understand hunger is a "12-month challenge."

"Typically, this time of year, people aren't thinking about food banks — it's not the Christmas season and it's not Thanksgiving, so it's really important to do a food drive now to make sure that we can continue to support throughout the year," he said.