The Suffolk County Police Department and the Suffolk County Association of Women Police will host a drive-thru food drive at multiple locations throughout the county to collect food and other items to donate to local food pantries on Friday, May 1.
Donations will be collected between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and all donations must be in bags prior to arrival. Suggested items include canned meats and vegetables, rice, pasta, personal hygiene products, baby items and gift cards.
Volunteers will also collect donations to supply to hospital staff including protein snacks/drinks, candy and other individually packed items. These items should be packed separately from donations made to benefit food pantries and clearly marked.
Drop off locations:
- Our Lady of Miraculous Medal, 1434 Straight Path, Wyandanch
- Dix Hills Fire Department, 115 Deer Park Road, Dix Hills
- Pronto, 128 Pine Aire Drive, Bay Shore
- Knights of Columbus, 2850 Pond Road, Ronkonkoma
- Help for People/PSEG, 460 East Main St., Patchogue
- Axis Church Café, 2884 Route 112, Medford
- Assembly of God, 27 McGraw St., Shirley
