Admirals To Collect Food In "Admirals Thanksgiving Basket Drive"
November 5, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release
NORFOLK - The Admirals wives and girlfriends will be collecting Thanksgiving food items this Wednesday and Friday at Scope for the "Admirals Thanksgiving Basket Drive."
The food drive will benefit the local ForKids organization that assists local homeless children and their families. The Admirals hope to collect enough food to feed 20 families this Thanksgiving and need your help to reach that goal.
Look for the Admirals wives and girlfriends near Gates 3 and 4 on Wednesday and Friday Night at Scope when the Admirals take on the Hershey Bears. Fans are asked to bring some of the following items (a complete list is also available at norfolkadmirals.com):
Plastic laundry baskets (new) to carry food in
Frozen turkeys
Frozen, or pre-baked pumpkin pies
Frozen, or pre-baked sweet potato pies
Applesauce
Instant mashed potatoes
Butter or margarine (1 lb box)
Dinner rolls - ready to serve
Canned rolls, or biscuits
Aluminum roaster pans
Cans of:
...Corn
...Green beans
...Cranberry sauce
...Sweet potatoes
...Potatoes
...Collard, or mustard greens
...Tuna
...Spaghetti-O's
...Soup
...Fruit cocktail, peaches, pears
Fresh fruit - oranges, apples, raisins
Fresh vegetables - celery, onions, greens
Packaged nuts - pecans, walnuts
Packaged stuffing mix
Dry mix gravy packets, or bottled turkey gravy
Herbs and spices
Saran wrap
Aluminum foil
Dishwashing liquid
Paper towels
Miscellaneous: decorations, stickers, small children's craft activity, or game, household cleaning items, paper products, personal hygiene items
For more information, please contact Admirals Community Relations Director Millie Lomax at (757) 640-1212 ext. 11 or email Millie at mlomax@norfolkadmirals.com.
The Admirals square off against their East Division rivals, the Hershey Bears, on Wednesday and Friday nights at Scope. The puck drops both nights at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday night is College Night with $8 White Level Tickets and discounted food at Baxter's Sports Lounge available for students with a valid current college ID. Limited tickets are available only at the Scope Box Office. For more details, visit norfolkadmirals.com. Friday night is Military Appreciation Night with $8 Red Level Tickets available for active and retired military personnel through the Scope Box Office or Admirals Group Sales Department.
Individual tickets may be purchased at the Scope Box Office (during regular business hours), at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (757) 671-8100. Season Tickets, Ten Packs and Group Tickets are available through the Admirals' office. For more information, please contact the Admirals at (757) 640-1212 or visit norfolkadmirals.com.
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