Northport Grocery Store to Serve as Food Drive Drop off Location

Resident can drop off food at Northport and Huntington locations in August to help replenish stock at local pantries.

The summer months are a challenging time of year for food pantries due to the declining number of donations despite families still in need of support.

The annual summer food drive, sponsored by Legislator William Spencer, will benefit the Huntington Community Food Council, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish Outreach and Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center.

Residents can drop off donations on the following dates and locations:

• Thursday, Aug. 11— Northport Stop & Shop, located at 454 Fort Salonga Road, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Aug. 15-19— a collection box will be available in Spencer’s office, located at 15 Park Circle Suite 209 in Centerport
• Saturday, Aug. 20— Huntington King Kullen, located at 50 New York Ave., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Possible donations include: pasta, pasta sauce, peanut butter, jelly, canned soup, canned fruit/vegetables, canned tuna/chicken, raisins, dry cereal, rice, baby food and pet food (for dogs and cats.)