Suffolk Police To Host Drive-Thru Donation Collection This Week

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Suffolk Police will be hosting a drive-thru food drive at several locations across the county to help feed residents amid the coronavirus crisis. The drive, which will take place on May 1, will be collecting food and other items to donate to food pantries in the area.

Donations will be collected between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and all donations must be in bags before arriving to the collection drive. Suggested items include canned meats and vegetables, rice, pasta, personal hygiene products, baby items and gift cards.

Volunteers will also collect donations to supply to hospital staff including protein snacks or drinks, candy and other individually packed items. These items should be packed separately from donations made to benefit food pantries and clearly marked.

Check out the full list of locations to drop off donations below:

• Our Lady of Miraculous Medal on 1434 Straight Path in Wyandanch
• Dix Hills Fire Department on 115 Deer Park Road in Dix Hills
• Pronto on 128 Pine Aire Drive in Bay Shore
• Knights of Columbus on 2850 Pond Road in Ronkonkoma
• Help for People/PSEG on 460 East Main Street in Patchogue
• Axis Church Cafe on 2884 Route 112 in Medford
• Assembly of God on 27 McGraw Street in Shirley