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Syracuse Crunch to Hold Blessings in a Backpack Food Drive Presented by Wegmans February 1 and February 2

Published on January 30, 2019 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release


SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Syracuse Crunch and Wegmans have partnered to hold a food drive benefiting Blessings in a Backpack during the Feb. 1 and Feb. 2 games at the War Memorial Arena.

Fans are encouraged to bring healthy nonperishable food items to the Crunch offices leading up to the Feb. 1 and Feb. 2 games against the Utica Comets and the Cleveland Monsters. All food items will be donated to Blessings in a Backpack, a nonprofit organization that strives to ensure children don't go hungry on the weekends by empowering individuals and communities to take action. Suggested food items include no-sugar added fruits, low-sodium vegetables, whole grains, low-fat or no-fat shelf-stable dairy and lean protein.

Fans who donate items will be able to purchase discounted $16 tickets to the Feb. 1 or Feb. 2 game, subject to additional fees. The Crunch will also collect food items during games with collections bins in the lobbies.

"Wegmans is glad to partner with the Syracuse Crunch on this initiative," said Evelyn Ingram, Director of Community Relations for Wegmans. "Providing healthy food options for children is one of our company priorities, so we are proud to be able to assist in meeting that need."

Hunger has both short and long-term negative effects on children's health and ability to succeed in school. Blessings in a Backpack mobilizes communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for elementary school children across America who might otherwise go hungry. Blessings in a Backpack is providing 3.2 million hunger-free weekends for nearly 93,000 children in 46 states and the District of Columbia. For more information visit www.blessingsinabackpack.org.

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is a 98-store supermarket chain with stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, and Massachusetts. The family-owned company, recognized as an industry leader and innovator, celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2016. Wegmans has been named one of the '100 Best Companies to Work For' by FORTUNE magazine for 21 consecutive years, ranking #2 in 2018. The Syracuse Division is proud to be celebrating its 50th year serving the Central New York region.

Single game tickets and packages for the 2018-19 season are on sale now and can be purchased in person at the Crunch office located inside the War Memorial Arena at 800 S. State St. in Syracuse, by calling the office at 315-473-4444 or online through Ticketmaster. For the latest Crunch news, visit www.syracusecrunch.com or follow the club on Facebook (www.facebook.com/syracusecrunch), Twitter (@SyracuseCrunch) and Instagram (@syracusecrunch) using #SyrCrunch.

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