News & Events: Press Releases
November 1, 2005
HARVEST TROLLEY IN HIGH GEAR
Countywide Thanksgiving Food Drive Begins Today
Media Contact: Allison Fogt
850-878-5531 x223
afogt@kidd.com
(Panama City, Fla.) - Bay Town Trolley begins their Harvest Trolley food drive today. This annual countywide drive will run from November 1 - 15, 2005. This year, Bay Town Trolley has teamed up with The Salvation Army, and all food donations will benefit displaced hurricane victims, disadvantaged families and elderly throughout Bay County. From our estimates this is the largest food drive of its kind in Bay County.
Bay County residents are urged to donate non-perishable food items and canned goods at one of nearly 30 local businesses, organizations and schools participating as drop off locations. A complete listing of locations are attached.
"Harvest Trolley allows us to give back to the community during this holiday season," said Doug Boice, General Manager, Bay Town Trolley. "It is truly inspiring to see that as the needs in Bay County grow, so does the willingness of the community to respond."
Over the years, Bay Town Trolley has worked with 80 businesses and schools to donate over 14,000 pounds of food. For more information about the Harvest Trolley food drive visit www.baytowntrolley.org or contact Kelly Moore at (850) 878-5433 x36.
Harvest Trolley Drop Off Locations |
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| Bay County Council on Aging | Haney Technical High School |
| Bay High School | Hiland Park Elementary School |
| Bay Medical Behavioral Health | J.R. Arnold High School |
| Bay Medical Center | Merrit Brown Middle School |
| Bay Medical HealthPlex | Millville Elementary School |
| Bay Walk-In Clinic | Oakland Terrace Elementary School |
| Brain and Spine Center | People's First Community Bank |
| Chamber of Commerce | People's First Insurance |
| City of Callaway | Rosenwald Middle School |
| City of Panama City | Rutherford High School |
| FSU Panama City | St. Andrew Baptist Church PC |
| Golden Corral | St. John Catholic School |
| Gulf Coast Community College | St. John Evangelist Catholic Church |
| Gulf Coast Women's Center | Venture Out at PCB |
Possible Donation Items |
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| Peanut butter | Canned meat (tuna, ham, chicken, etc.) |
| Canned fruit | Snack foods (crackers/cookies/granola bars) |
| Canned vegetables | Breakfast items (oatmeal/grits/cereal/pop-tarts) |
| Canned ready-to-eat items (soup/spaghettios/ pork/beans) | Dry goods and dry grains (rice/dry beans) |