Rats Host Food Drive This Weekend

Published on March 10, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany River Rats News Release


ALBANY, NY - The Albany River Rats announced today that the club will be holding a food drive to benefit the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York at both games at the Times Union Center this weekend. Albany hosts Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday night in a 7:00 p.m. face-off and the Philadelphia Phantoms at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday evening.

Fans that participate in this weekend's food drive will have the opportunity to win great prizes for their donations including autographed team merchandise, VIP packages and tickets to see the return of the Albany Firebirds on April 10, 2009. Any fans looking to participate in the food drive are advised to bring protein items (tuna, canned meat, peanut butter, etc.), prepared foods (canned stews, chili, ravioli, hearty soups, etc.), and cereal. Those wishing to make a monetary donation may do so at the Fan Relations Center behind Section 128 on the arena concourse.

The Regional Food Bank has been helping to feed the poor and hungry in our communities since 1982. It is the only organization of its kind in northeastern New York. The Food Bank collects large donations of food from the food industry and distributes it to charitable agencies serving hungry and disadvantaged people in 23 counties. From Plattsburgh to Newburgh, in urban, rural, and suburban communities, the Food Bank provides nearly 20 million pounds of food a year to over 1,000 agencies.

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Albany will begin a four-game home stand at the Times Union Center on Wednesday, March 11th as they host the Norfolk Admirals for a 7:00 pm face off.

River Rats flex ticket packages and individual game tickets are on sale now at the River Rats office and the Times Union Center Box Office. For more information please contact the Albany River Rats at (518) 487-2244 or online at www.albanyriverrats.com.

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