Traverse City, MI – Residents in Traverse City are encouraged to stop by Family Fare on 8th Street this Thursday, November 6, to take part in the “Fill a Cruiser” pop-up event. The food drive runs from 4 to 6 p.m., offering residents a chance to help local families ahead of the winter season.
According to the Grand Traverse Sheriff’s Office, local law enforcement agencies — including the Michigan State Police and the East Grand Traverse Fire Department — are teaming up with Family Fare and Food Rescue of Northwest Michigan to collect non-perishable food items. Donations gathered during the two-hour event will be distributed to area food pantries to support community members in need.
Items such as canned goods, pasta, rice, and boxed meals are especially appreciated. Volunteers will be on-site to help load donations directly into police cruisers, symbolizing the community’s collective effort to “fill” vehicles with food for neighbors facing hardship.
Organizers say the goal is to boost local pantry supplies as demand for assistance rises during the colder months.
Residents unable to attend can still contribute by donating directly to Food Rescue of Northwest Michigan or participating in future pop-up drives planned later this season.
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