Food Drive Slated by Public Works
Troy’s Public Works Department will join those all over the country in holding a Fill A Truck food drive during National Public Works Week, May 16-22.
Donors may drop off non-perishable goods at the following locations: City Hall, Ace Hardware, Tri-Township Public Library, Silver Creek and Henning elementary schools, Triad High School, Alfonzo’s Pizzeria and EJ Equipment.
All collected items will go to Ministries Unlimited.
Suggested donations are:
• Pasta and rice
• Canned or dry beans
• Dry cereal/oatmeal
• Jar spaghetti sauce
• Canned fruit
• Canned tuna fish
• Canned chicken
• Spam/sardines
• Canned pastas such as raviolis or spaghettios
• Macaroni and cheese
• Jelly
• Peanut butter
• Hearty soups and stews
• Canned chili
• Box dinners (hamburger/tuna helper)
• Snacks for kids/juice for kids (nonperishable)
• Condiments
• Toothpaste
• Cleaning products (dish soap, laundry detergent)
• Toilet paper/paper towels / tissue
• Shampoo/soap
• Diapers in larger sizes (5,6).
This event is sponsored by the Illinois Chapter of the American Public Works Association. Follow them on Facebook: APWA Illinois Chapter or online at Illinois.apwa.net
Use the hashtag #FillaPWTruck to join the conversation.