Strong drive: Quincy, Plymouth pull in big food donations

From: The Patriot Ledger Quincy, MA | Date: May 12, 2008| Author: KYLE SUTTON | Copyright information

STAMP OUT HUNGER - DOLLAR DRAIN - AN OCCASIONAL SERIES

Drew Scheele marveled at the mountain of donated food that formed in Quincy during this year's Stamp Out Hunger food drive.

"It was unbelievable," said Scheele, who serves as Quincy's health commissioner.

The city's tally had reached 30,000 pounds Saturday night - that's about the weight of 10 cars.

The annual food drive, the largest single-day drive in the nation, is benefiting food pantries at a time when food...

Read all of this article with a FREE trial to HighBeam Research

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles from HighBeam Research

Liberty Tax Service planning food drive
Deseret News (Salt Lake City) ; Liberty Tax Service is offering 1 percent off tax preparation for each donated can of food it receives, up to 50 percent off. Donations can be made at 1572 W. 7800 South in West Jordan. Also, the Liberty office at 7045 S. State in Midvale will host a food drive from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
The food drive
The Record (Bergen County, NJ) ; The Record (Bergen County, NJ) 10-08-2003 The food drive -- This Sunday is the time to help the hungry Date: 10-08-2003, Wednesday Section: OPINION Edtion: All EditionsTwo Star B. Two Star P. One Star B For 12 years, through thick and thin, The Record's annual food drive has helped tens of
Rescue mission's food drive exceeds expectations
Intelligencer Journal Lancaster, PA ; Water Street Rescue Mission's annual holiday food drive got an extra Christmas present this year -- 50 percent more donations than were expected. The food drive, which ran from Oct. 27 through Dec. 6, netted 45 tons of food and $7,500 in cash. "The generosity of Lancaster County residents and
Tri-Valley food drive reaps in plentiful harvest
Oakland Tribune ; With final tallies still coming in, organizers of the annual Tri- Valley Food Drive are ready to call this year's effort a major success. About 33,000 cans of beans, corn, coffee and other non- perishable items were collected -- an increase of 15 percent from the previous year, said David Bahr, the
Food drive a plentiful harvest
Oakland Tribune ; With final tallies still coming in, organizers of the annual Tri- Valley Food Drive are ready to call this year's effort a major success. About 33,000 cans of beans, corn, coffee and other non- perishable items were collected -- an increase of 15 percent from the previous year, said David Bahr, the
Rescue Mission plans its biggest food drive
Sunday News Lancaster, PA ; ... significantly to the various disaster relief efforts, but it has left us with an empty warehouse." Food- drive bags are in today's Sunday News. Donations will be collected at any Bank of Lancaster County branch or Turkey Hill Minit Market location until Friday, Dec. 9 ...
FOOD DRIVE FILLS BARE CUPBOARDS
The Columbian ; BRIAN WILLOUGHBY The Columbian 12-08-1997 Late pickups and donations added 4 tons to Walk and Knock’s weekend haul, bringing the food drive total to about 134 tons. Last year’s food drive netted about 130 tons, valued at about $300,000. Jim Terrell, co-chairman of the food drive, said
Schools back mission food drive
Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA ; The Water Street Rescue Mission took in 50 percent more donations than expected last year during its annual holiday food drive. The food drive, which ran from Oct. 27 through Dec. 6, netted 45 tons of food and $7,500 in donations to the mission. Bradley L. Hoopes, the mission's director of
Valley food drive a hearty success
New Haven Register ; The Valley has a heart. Area Congregations Together recently held its 3rd annual Valley Has a Heart food drive at Stop & Shop supermarkets in Ansonia, Seymour and Shelton. The result was a positive one for ACT, which operates Spooner House shelter for the homeless in Derby, as well as the Valley
STUDENTS FUEL ANNUAL JEFFERSON FOOD DRIVE.(LIFESTYLE)
The Capital Times (Madison, WI) ; Byline: Debra Carr-Elsing The Capital Times JEFFERSON -- The spirit of giving is alive and well in Jefferson. In fact, students at Jefferson High School take top marks in the country for their large contributions to the community Christmas Neighbors' Food Drive. Student participation is just about