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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 19, 2018) – The Kentucky State Police will begin accepting donations for their ninth annual “Cram The Cruiser” holiday food drive on Nov. 21. Designed to provide non-perishable food items for families in need throughout the Commonwealth, the campaign will continue through Dec.10.
“Hunger is an urban, suburban and rural problem,” says KSP spokesperson Sgt. Josh Lawson. “There is no area of the state where it does not exist. Through this program, we have an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our neighbors and participate in the spirit of the season.”
Collection sites for donations have been established at all of KSP’s 16 posts and six Commercial Vehicle Enforcement region offices throughout the state as well as the agency’s headquarters in Frankfort. Visit the KSP website at kentuckystatepolice.org for a listing of the locations.
KSP is also teaming up with Kroger and Pepsi for special collection events on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at designated Kroger stores throughout the state.
LOCATIONS INCLUDE:
302 Brighton Park in Frankfort
300 Trademore Center in Morehead
890 Richmond Plaza in Richmond
1650 Bryan Station Road in Lexington
1265 Goss Ave. in Louisville
808 N. 12th St. in Murray
1670 Starlight Drive in Owensboro
1019 Cumberland Falls Highway in Corbin
181 S. Highway 127 in Russell Springs
2835 S. Highway 27 in Somerset
106 Marketplace Circle in Georgetown
311 Boone Station Road* in Shelbyville
Suggested donations include non-expired canned fruit and vegetables, canned meat, macaroni and cheese, cereal, peanut butter, jelly, canned soups, chili or spaghetti sauce, brownie and cake mixes, coffee, water, powdered milk and juices.
The food will be distributed to local shelters, churches or other organizations in the areas where they are collected says Lawson.
