Cheltenham police participating in ‘Camp Out for Hunger’ from October 18 – November 10

The Cheltenham Township Police Department, along with Montgomery County SWAT – East Region, are participating in 93.3 WMMR Preston & Steve’s annual Camp Out for Hunger.

From October 18 through November 10, the Department will be collecting food items in the lobby of the Police Station at 8230 Old York Road, Elkins Park. 

MOST NEEDED ITEMS

  • Creamy peanut butter (Plastic containers only)
  • Canned/shelf-stable meats (Including tuna)
  • Shelf stable white milk
  • Canned beef stew
  • Canned chili
  • Breakfast cereal or hot cereal
  • Nuts/ trail mix
  • Whole wheat pasta
  • Brown Rice
  • Jelly (Plastic containers only)
  • Canned fruits & vegetables (low salt, no high fructose corn syrup)

Only boxes, cans, plastic containers or non-breakable jars and which do not have to be refrigerated can be collected.

PLEASE DO NOT DONATE:

  • Beverages of any kind, including bottled water, juice or sugary drinks
  • Potato chips, cookies and other unhealthy snacks
  • Seasonal Items (i.e. cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie mix, peppermint flavored items, holiday themed items)
  • Bread and baked goods (which go bad quickly)

For more information, you can click here.

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