Police union will host food drive Oct. 2

SHELTON - The Shelton Police Union will be holding a food drive on Sunday, Oct. 2 during the annual Shelton Day event.
Non-perishable foods and cash donations will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The department will have a booth at the event, which is on Howe Avenue.
All donations received will benefit the Shelton High School Food Bank, which provides assistance to families with children who attend any school within the Shelton school system.
Police are asking residents to come out to help neighbors in need.
Since the Food Bank focuses on children, those making donations are asked to keep "kid-friendly" items in mind. Items such as peanut butter, jelly, pancake mix, syrup, macaroni and cheese, and hot chocolate mix, as well as canned corn, chicken soup, tuna, and fruit will help to build up the food bank before the upcoming holidays. Please check expiration dates on donation items.
Non-food items are also welcome, such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, deodorant, liquid dish detergent, plastic wrap and aluminum foil.
Cash donations collected will be used to purchase grocery gift cards which can be used to purchase other items such as fresh meats and produce.
The food drive was initiated by Officer Mary Beth White. For more information contact Union President Officer John Giordano at (203) 924-1544 ext. 425.