GROVELAND — Police Chief Jeffrey Gillen and Fire Chief Robert Valentine are pleased to announce that Groveland Police and Fire will host their annual food and sock drive this weekend.
WHEN:
Saturday, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE:
Groveland Public Safety Building, 181 Main St.
WHAT:
Groveland Police and Fire will be hosting a food and sock drive to benefit local food pantries and veterans centers, and are encouraging residents and community members to donate.
The departments will be accepting canned and non-perishable food items and Market Basket gift cards.
Donations will benefit the Sacred Hearts Food Bank and the Groveland COA Food Pantry. New, unworn socks will also be accepted to help benefit the Veterans Northeast Outreach Center in Haverhill.
Non-perishable items that can be donated to the food bank include, but are not limited to:
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Soups
- Baked beans
- Boxed stuffing mix
- Boxed potatoes and yams
- Dry cereal
- Peanut Butter
- Jelly and Jams
- Dried Pasta
- Pasta Sauce
For more information about Sacred Hearts Food Bank, click here.
For more information about the Veterans Northeast Outreach Center in Haverhill, click here.
The Groveland COA Food Pantry is located at the COA Office, 183 Main St, and is open on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Call the Groveland COA at 978-372-1101 for more information.
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