Addabbo to Collect Items to Aid Local Pantry - No Donation too Small

Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. is opening his offices as collection sites where residents can donate to the Scared Heart Parish Ministries in Glendale, which needs personal care items and food donations. Items can be dropped off at Addabbo’s District Offices, located at 84-16 Jamaica Avenue, or at his Middle Village Office at 66-85 73rd Place. Business hours are Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Fridays (during the summer) from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The drive will be held from August 1 – September 3.

The pantry is closed during August and uses this time to replenish its supplies to get ready for the fall season as children go back to school and there are numerous fall and winter holidays. 

“After the long summer, the shelves of our charitable pantries are nearly empty. Donating food and personal care items to our local church pantry is a meaningful way to ensure that our neighbors in need have access to essential resources,” Addabbo said. “By coming together to support this cause, we can make a positive impact and foster a sense of unity and compassion within our community. I encourage everyone to join me in contributing to this important cause, as together, we can make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. No donation is too small. Thank you for your generosity and kindness.”

Personal care items are often an overlooked donation necessity when it comes to food drives, nevertheless they are greatly needed items that Sacred Heart Pantry clients struggle to afford. “I truly appreciate the years of dedicated work by the Sacred Heart Pantry and know that a drive like this could make such a difference to the families which are assisted on a regular basis,” Addabbo concluded. 

The list for suggested Personal Care and Cleaning items are:

• Hand Soap
• Dish Liquid
• Laundry Detergent
• Shampoo/Conditioner
• Toilet Paper
• Paper Towels
• Facial Tissues
• Deodorant
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes

A good standard list for food donation items which are always needed are as follows:

• Flour
• Sugar
• Vegetable Oil
• Shelf Stable Milk
• Pasta Noodles
• Pasta Sauce
• Peanut Butter
• Jelly
• Tuna Fish and Canned Salmon
• Mayonnaise
• Canned Soup
• White Rice
• Canned Meats like Chicken, Spam or Ham
• Coffee/Tea
• Cereal
• Macaroni and Cheese
• Canned Vegetables
• Canned Fruit
• Ramen Noodles or Cup-a-Soup
• Condiments such as Ketchup and Mustard