The Florida Highway Patrol is kicking off its inaugural "Stuff the Charger" Thanksgiving food drive with help from NBC 6 South Florida and Telemundo 51.
In partnership with food banks across the State of Florida, FHP is collecting food donations for Florida’s families and will be collecting non-perishable items beginning Friday through November 6.
FHP will be accepting non-perishable food donations at the Florida Highway Patrol station located at 14190 State Road 84 in Davie Friday. Drop off your food donations between the hours of 12 Noon and 2:00 p.m. NBC 6's Kelly Blanco and Telemundo 51's Jasmina Marazita will attend the event to assist.
The food collected will be delivered to the Feeding South Florida Food Bank for distribution to families for Thanksgiving.
The following items are needed for Thanksgiving:
- Canned Goods: Sweet potatoes and yams, carrots, green beans, corn, spinach, sweet peas, black eyed peas, cranberry sauce, shelf-stable canned ham, canned meats, hearty soups and pie fillings
- Dried Goods: Stuffing, instant potatoes, gravy mix, macaroni & cheese, rice, cornbread mix, grits and oatmeal
- Other Goods: Nuts, evaporated milk, broth
