Traverse City, MI – Local law enforcement agencies are partnering with Family Fare and Food Rescue of Northwest Michigan for a community food drive this Thursday, November 6, from 4 to 6 p.m.
According to event organizers, the “Fill a Cruiser” pop-up event will take place in the parking lot of Family Fare’s 8th Street location. Officers from the Michigan State Police and Traverse City Police Department will be on-site collecting non-perishable food items to help restock local pantries ahead of the winter season.
The donations will be distributed by Food Rescue of Northwest Michigan, a regional nonprofit that supports families facing food insecurity. Participants are encouraged to bring canned goods, boxed meals, and other shelf-stable foods to help fill the police cruisers during the two-hour event.
Organizers say the goal is to “fill every cruiser” to capacity, ensuring area families have enough to eat as colder weather approaches.
Residents who can’t attend Thursday’s event can still support the effort by donating directly to Food Rescue of Northwest Michigan or participating in future collection events planned throughout the holiday season.
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