Somerset, KY – Residents across Pulaski County are invited to take part in a major holiday food drive today as Kentucky State Police host their annual Cram the Cruiser event in Somerset. The donation drive runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Walmart located at 177 Washington Drive, where officers from Post 11 will be on site collecting non-perishable items to support families throughout the Commonwealth.
According to the Kentucky State Police, the statewide initiative helps stock community food banks during the winter season, a time when demand for assistance typically increases. Troopers say the goal is to “cram” as many food items as possible into marked cruisers before the event ends this afternoon.
Suggested donations include canned fruits and vegetables, canned meats, macaroni and cheese, cereal, peanut butter, jelly, canned soups, chili or spaghetti sauce, brownie and cake mixes, coffee, water, powdered milk and juices. KSP adds that residents who cannot attend today’s drive may also drop off items at local post locations throughout the week.
This year’s event is expected to draw participation from Somerset residents, nearby communities such as Ferguson and Burnside, and the broader Lake Cumberland region. Organizers say every item collected will help restock food pantries serving families facing food insecurity as the holiday season approaches.
The annual Cram the Cruiser program has become one of the agency’s most visible community service efforts, with thousands of pounds of food collected statewide each year. KSP officials encourage families, shoppers, and anyone passing through the area today to consider contributing even a single non-perishable item.
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