News Release, Calvert County Public Information Office

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – Feb. 26, 2020 – The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation, in partnership with End Hunger In Calvert County, will hold a food drive at Northeast Community Center and North Beach Recreation Center through March.

Citizens are encouraged to drop off non-perishable food items to be donated to citizens in need. Examples of items include dry beans, pasta, rice, cereal, spaghetti sauce, canned vegetables and fruit, peanut butter, oatmeal, and boxed stuffing. Items in glass jars will not be accepted.  

Donations can be dropped off at the center Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. For a full list of acceptable items, contact Northeast Community Center at 410-535-1600, ext. 8210 or NECCStaff@calvertcountymd.gov.

For updates on Parks & Recreation services, park availability, field closures and more visit Parks & Recreation at www.Facebook.com/CalvertCountyParks.


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