Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. is opening his offices as collection sites where residents can donate to Sacred Heart Parish Ministries in Glendale, which needs food donations.

Items can be dropped off at Addabbo’s offices at 84-16 Jamaica Ave. in Woodhaven, or 66-85 73rd Place in Middle Village. Both are open during regular business hours, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The drive will extend from October 6th – November 24th. 

Food items that are in need include flour; sugar; vegetable oil; shelf-stable milk; pasta; noodles; pasta sauce; peanut butter; jelly; tuna fish and canned salmon; canned soup; white rice; canned meats like chicken, Spam or ham; coffee and tea; cereal; macaroni and cheese; canned fruit and vegetables; ramen noodles or cup-a-soup; and condiments such as ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise.

"My office has held these collection drives many times as the need has arisen, and every time the community has banded together to support one another,” Addabbo said. “I encourage everyone to donate what they can. Your generosity will make a real difference in the lives of families facing hard times. By working together, we can ensure no one goes hungry during this upcoming season of thanksgiving.”

Questions? Call Senator Addabbo’s Office at 718-738-1111.