Firebirds partner with FIND Food Bank for annual canned food drive
City News Service
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds’ third annual Season of Giving Canned Food Drive will get underway today.
The drive will begin during the Firebirds’ game against the Colorado Eagles, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Acrisure Arena, 75702 Varner Road, and it will conclude on Dec. 19.
The team, in collaboration with Acrisure Arena, Berger Foundation Iceplex and One Valley Foundation, are partnering with Find Regional Food Bank to help those in need. Organizers said this year’s goal is to collect 6,500 pounds of donated canned food items, which includes fruits, vegetables, beans, fish, soups and stews.
Items may be donated either during the Firebirds home games, at Acrisure concert events or daily at the Berger Foundation Iceplex welcome center. People who donate will receive a raffle ticket at the donation bin for a chance to win a variety of prizes, with winners to be announced at the Dec. 27 Firebirds game.
Additionally, people who donate at the Iceplex will receive a free skate rental valid for a public skate session.
“Find Regional Food Bank continues to be an incredible partner in addressing food insecurity across the Coachella Valley,” said John Page, senior vice president, Oak View Group, Acrisure Arena and the Firebirds. “Our annual `Season of Giving’ campaign is one of the most meaningful initiatives we do each year because it brings our fans, staff and partners together to make an impact.”
Click here if you would like to make a monetary donation.
More information can be found at cvfirebirds.com.