news release
Niagara Regional Police Service
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As part of Police Week 2024, the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) is proud to announce the start of its 4th Annual Spring Forward Food Drive.
The Spring Forward Food Drive is led by officers from the NRPS Community Oriented Response and Engagement Unit (CORE). After three highly successful years, the Spring Forward Food Drive has raised £51,044. $35,113.45 was donated in food and cash/gift cards. We received donations from the general public and businesses.
CORE officials once again partnered with 10 local food banks and 13 local grocery stores to support food and donation needs across Niagara. While previous food drives were centered around the holiday season, the NRPS Spring Forward Food Drive was designed to combat food insecurity that plagues communities year-round.
Niagara Regional Police would like to encourage community members to consider making a donation if they are able.
2024 NRPS Spring Food Drive Schedule
Day 1 – Monday, May 13, 2024 (9am-3pm)
Fort Erie (Salvation Army) – No frills, located at 1135 Thompson Road Port Colborne (Port Cares) – Sobeys, located at 287 West Side Road Pelham (Pelham Cares) – Food Basics, located at 130 Highway 20 East
Day 2 – Tuesday, May 14, 2024 (9am-3pm)
St. Catharines (Community Care) – Superstore, located at 411 Louth Street St. Catharines (Community Care) – No frills, located at 581 Lake Street Grimsby (GBF Community Services) – Superstore, located at 361 South Service Road Beamsville (Community Care)West Niagara ) – No extra services, address 4961-863 King Street
Day 3 – Wednesday, May 15, 2024 (9am-3pm)
Welland (Hope Center) – No frills, 390 E. Lincoln St. Welland (Hope Center) – Zeers, 821 Niagara St. Smithville (West Lincoln Community Care) – Foodland, 239 St. Catherine St.
Day 4 – Thursday, May 16, 2024 (9am-3pm)
Niagara Falls (Project Share) – Zehrs, located at 6940 Morrison Street Niagara Falls (Project Share) – Food Basics, located at 3770 Montrose Road NOTL (Newark Neighbours) – Independent, located at 1551 Niagara stone Road St. Catharines – Pen Center – Police Weekly Open House Exhibits (1pm – 6pm)
For larger corporate donations, please contact Constable. [email protected]
We appreciate all donations, but if you are donating, you can also click here for a shopping list of needed items from your local food bank.
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