Senator Helming Hosts Canned Food Drive to Celebrate National Canned Food Month; Urges Residents to Donate to Local Food Pantries

February is National Canned Food Month and to celebrate the month, Senator Pam Helming is hosting a canned food drive in her district office and is encouraging residents of the Wayne-Finger Lakes Region who cannot make it to her office, to donate canned foods and non-perishable food items to their local food pantries or food banks. Donations can be dropped off today through February 28 at her Geneva District Office, located at 425 Exchange Street.

“February is National Canned Food Month and as we continue through the cold months of winter, it is important to remember those in need. That is why I am hosting a canned food drive throughout the month. This is a great way to come together as a community and I ask that everyone considering donating even one non-perishable or canned food item. If you are unable to visit my district office, I encourage you to donate an item to your local food pantry or food bank.  Thank you for your participation and I will continue to work with our local food pantries and organizations to support their efforts to fight hunger and I hope you will join me in this cause,” said Senator Helming. 

For a listing of food pantries in the area, please visit http://fingerlakeseatsmartnewyork.org/food-near-you-types/food-pantries.

Items being accepted include: peanut butter and jelly, canned soups and stews, canned pasta meals w/meat, canned or dried beans, canned tuna and chicken packed in water, pasta sauce and canned tomatoes, low‐sugar cereals and low‐sugar canned fruits. For more information, Senator Helming’s Office can be reached at 315-568-9816.