Beginning this Thursday, October 25, 2018, Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Inc. will join this effort to make a difference in our community by making donation containers available to collect non-perishable food items from October 25 through November 12. Community members are welcome to participate in this worthwhile cause by bringing food donations to collection bins located in hospital lobbies and at outpatient entrances. Local families benefit from the Food Bank of WNY at the Salvation Army – Dunkirk, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Food Closet, Forestville Food Pantry, Inc., Cassadaga Food Pantry, Silver Creek Food Pantry, Tribal Advocate Seneca Nation, Operation Good Neighbor – Angola, Forestville Food Pantry, Inc. and the Eden-North Collins Food Pantry. |
Most needed items include: Cereal • Peanut or other nut butters • Canned tuna and chicken • Canned soups, stews and chili • Canned fruit • Canned veggies • Beans, canned or dried • Boxed mac & cheese • Pasta and rice • Spaghetti sauce • Baby food, formula, and diapers • Canned green beans • Canned sweet corn • Canned yams • Boxed turkey stuffing • Canned or packet gravy • Instant mashed potatoes • Cornbread mix • Applesauce • Canned cranberry sauce • Canned pumpkin or fruit pie filling. Low sodium, low sugar, and whole grains are preferred.