Food drive collection and distribution in Brockport
Applications are being accepted for Thanksgiving Baskets distributed by Brockport Community Connection. Applicants served should be residents of the Brockport Central School District living south of Route 104. Those who live north of Route 104 should apply with Hamlin’s Life Solutions. Families will receive traditional Thanksgiving side dishes and a gift card to purchase a main dish of their choosing. Application can be made by phone at 585-431-6339 or online by scanning the QR code. The application deadline is November 15.
Collection efforts are continuing to gather mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, applesauce, and canned fruit, pasta, soup, sauce, peanut butter, jelly, dessert mixes, and side dishes. Monetary donations are also welcome. Collection sites include:
•Dollar General (50 North Main Street, Brockport)
•Brockport Village Hall
•Strong West
•Nativity BVM Church
•Brockport First Baptist Church
This program is made possible thanks to the many generous churches, community donors, and partners, including the Brockport Ecumenical Food Shelf, SUNY Brockport, Foodlink, Nortera Foods, Wegmans, Aldi, and Lineage Logistics. More information can be found on the organization’s Facebook page at “Brockport Community Connection.”
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