NEWARK – Police in Newark are trying to feed some hungry people by seeing how much food they can fit in one of their cars.
As part of the first Newark Division of Police “Cram the Cruiser” food drive, a cruiser will be parked in front of the main entrance of the Kroger Marketplace on N. 21st Street Saturday and residents are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items, which will be donated to The Food Pantry Network of Licking County, Chief Barry Connell said.
Newark “Cram the Cruiser” Food Drive: Sat., Dec. 17 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 pm., Kroger Marketplace, 1155 N. 21st Street
“With the holiday season upon us we felt like this would be a wonderful opportunity to give back to those in our local community who are struggling financially during the holidays” Connell said.
The cruisier will be emblazoned with a “Cram the Cruiser” banner across the windshield so it will be easy to recognize us, Connell said
“Santa will also be on-site during this event, so the kids will be able to grab a quick picture with him,” he said.
Suggested donations include canned fruit, canned meat, macaroni and cheese, cereal, peanut butter, jelly, canned soups, chili or spaghetti sauce, brownie and cake mixes, coffee, water, powdered milk, and juices.
The Kroger Company, Park National Bank, The Newark Advocate, and Minuteman Press are participating in the one-day event.