Guilford Police To Host Stuff-A-Cruiser Food Drive To Support Local Families

GUILFORD, CT — Guilford police will hold their second annual Stuff-A-Cruiser Food Drive on Sunday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Big Y, 830 Boston Post Road, according to the department.

Police are partnering with Guilford Social Services, the Women & Family Life Center and Guilford Big Y to support local families in need during the holiday season.

The drive will collect frozen turkeys and turkey breasts, nonperishable food, canned goods, gift cards and essential items. All donations will go directly to the Guilford Food Bank and the Women & Family Life Center to benefit local families, police said.

Suggested food donations include turkey breasts, which are preferred over whole turkeys; canned chicken, corn and peas; cranberry sauce; stuffing; hearty soups; baked beans; tomato products; and black tea.

Other suggested donations include:

• Toilet paper, toothpaste, household cleaner and pet food.
• Big Y gift cards and other gift cards for transportation, groceries, retail purchases and gas, with amounts of $10 to $25 suggested.
• AA and AAA batteries, disposable hand and foot warmers, and compact flashlights.
• Portable phone chargers, charging cords and wall adapters.
• Waterproof document pouches or organizers, compact umbrellas, rain ponchos and emergency blankets.
• Reusable water bottles, small notebooks and pens, and pocket organizers.

Those unable to attend can drop off contributions anytime at a designated donation box in the Guilford Police Department lobby from Oct. 26 through Oct. 31, according to police.