Niagara Regional Police are hosting their annual Spring Forward Food Drive this week, at grocery stores across the Niagara Region.
Constable Jay McCarthy, who started the initiative four years ago, says he thinks it’s important to give back.
McCarthy says it’s important to serve the entire region.
Police will be accepting food donations at locations in St. Catharines, Grimsby and Beamsville today, and Welland, Smithville, Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake later this week. A full schedule can be found below.
Tuesday May 14, 2024 (9 A.M. – 3 P.M.)
- St. Catharines (Community Care) – Superstore, located at 411 Louth Street
- St. Catharines (Community Care) – No Frills, located at 581 Lake Street
- Grimsby (GBF Community Service) – Superstore, located at 361 South Service Road
- Beamsville (Community Care of West Niagara) – No Frills, located at 4961-863 King Street
Wednesday May 15, 2024 (9 A.M – 3 P.M.)
- Welland (The Hope Centre) – No Frills, located at 390 Lincoln Street East
- Welland (The Hope Centre) – Zehrs, located at 821 Niagara Street
- Smithville (West Lincoln Community Care) – Foodland, located at 239 St. Catharine Street
Thursday May 16, 2024 (9 A.M. – 3 P.M.)
- Niagara Falls (Project Share) – Zehrs, located at 6940 Morrison Street
- Niagara Falls (Project Share) – Food Basics, located at 3770 Montrose Road
- NOTL (Newark Neighbours) – Independent, located at 1551 Niagara stone Road
- St. Catharines – Pen Centre – Police Week Open House Display (1 P.M. – 6 P.M)
(Written by: Matt Latour)
