High School Football Supermarket Food Drive returns to Town of Huntington
Huntington Town Councilman Salvatore Ferro has announced the collaboration between his office and Town Director of Minority Affairs Kevin Thorbourne for the third annual Supermarket Food Drive.
This community-driven event will take place for Harborfields, Huntington, and John Glenn high schools on Sunday, October 27 from noon to 4 p.m. and for Northport on Sunday, November 10 from noon to 4 and will bring together local high school football teams to raise hunger awareness and support local food pantries.
The Supermarket Food Drive will feature a friendly competition among several football teams from high schools across the Town of Huntington.
These teams will be collecting non-perishable food items outside the following locations:
- Harborfields Tornadoes Football: Greenlawn Farms, 777 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn
- Huntington Blue Devils Football: Stop & Shop, 60 Wall Street, Huntington
- John Glenn Knights Football: Stop & Shop, 3126 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport
- Northport Tigers Football: Stop & Shop, 454 Fort Salonga Road (25A), Northport
Councilman Ferro emphasized the significance of the different football teams coming together to give back to the community, stating, “The Supermarket Food Drive embodies the strength of our community spirit. I’m proud of our local high school football teams for their commitment to supporting those in need within our community. This event showcases the unity and compassion that define our town.”
Residents are encouraged to join Councilman Ferro, Director Thorbourne, and the high school football participants on Sunday, October 27, for Harborfields, John Glenn, and Huntington Football Teams and on Sunday, November 10 for the Northport Football Team to donate non-perishable food items and help make a positive impact on the lives of those facing food insecurity in Huntington. For more information, call 631-351-3175.
