It's Peanut Butter - Jelly Time
Published on November 18, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Manchester Monarchs News Release
MANCHESTER, NH - The Monarchs Care Foundation, the charitable arm of the Manchester Monarchs, are partnering with AutoFair to host a Peanut Butter and Jelly Food Drive to benefit the New Hampshire Food Bank during the Monarchs match-up against the Springfield Falcons on Friday, November 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Verizon Wireless Arena.
The Monarchs Care Foundation is asking fans to bring new, unopened plastic jars of peanut butter and/or jelly to the team's game next Friday, November 27. The New Hampshire Food Bank will be present on the front plaza collecting the peanut butter and jelly prior to the game.
"We are dedicated to the city of Manchester and the state of New Hampshire and by hosting Peanut Butter - Jelly Time, we'll be able to lend a hand in feeding thousands of families across the state." commented Monarchs Senior Vice President Cheryl Abbott.
"AutoFair is thrilled to continually partner with two great organizations for these wonderful initiatives for the community," said President and CEO of AutoFair, Andy Crews. "We are committed to helping the hungry and making an impact in the Manchester community at the Monarchs game."
Peanut butter and jelly is a comfort food and the most popular item at the New Hampshire Food Bank.
"Peanut butter and jelly is the number one sought after item at the food bank," said the New Hampshire Food Bank's Executive Director Melanie Gosselin. "We distribute 20,000 pounds of food a day to individuals and agencies throughout the state. The demand for food grows on a daily basis and this food drive will assist us in meeting those demands."
Bring a new, unopened plastic jar of peanut butter and/or jelly to Peanut Butter - Jelly Time and make a difference as the Monarchs take on Springfield on Friday, November 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Verizon Wireless Arena. Catch all of the play-by-play action of Monarchs hockey with Ken Cail on the Monarchs Radio Network WGAM 900/1250 AM and at www.manchestermonarchs.com.
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