Food donations for people and pets will be accepted Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. County residents can drop-off their donations at Ronald McNair Elementary at 13881 Hopkins Road in Germantown. The event is organized by Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) and two non-profits.
Attendees can drive their cars up to the tent near the school, open their trunk or door and a volunteer will retrieve the donations. The food items in highest demand are below:
- Instant oatmeal packets
- Brown rice (16 oz)
- Whole grain pasta (16 oz)
- Tuna, salmon or chicken (in water)
- Dry or canned beans (low sodium)
- Natural nut butters
- Canned vegetables (low sodium)
- Canned fruit in juice
- Fruit cups
- Shelf-stable, individual milk boxes
- Cooking oils and spices
- Baby formula and baby foods
- Dog, cat, and kitten foods (wet and dry)
- Dog, cat, and kitten treats
MCPD, in partnership with Manna Food Center and MCPAW (Montgomery County Partners for Animal Well-Being), will collect the donated foods for people and pets in need during this COVID-19 pandemic.
Food Drive tomorrow at Ronald McNair Elementary School located at 13881 Hopkins Rd in Germantown! Drop off your donations from 11am – 2pm. Help your community out with your generosity! Not a distribution point – just donations.😃 pic.twitter.com/rCf7MuWOwA
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) June 24, 2020
