Worcester Sharks Team up with the Worcester County Sheriff's Canned Food Drive
Published on November 4, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release
WORCESTER - Worcester Sharks President Michael A. Mudd announced that the Worcester Sharks have teamed up with Worcester County Sheriff Lewis G. Evangelidis, the Worcester County Sheriff's Office, and Price Chopper for the 6th Annual Worcester County Sherriff's Canned Food Drive when the Worcester Sharks host the Providence Bruins on Sunday, November 13th at 3:00p.m. at the DCU Center.
In addition, Boston Bruins forward and fan favorite Shawn Thornton will sign autographs in the DCU Center Concourse from 2-4pm.
"The Worcester Sharks are pleased to partner with the Worcester County Sheriff's Office, Friendly House, and Price Chopper again this season," said Mudd. "It is important for everyone to assist those who are less fortunate, especially as we get ready for the holiday season."
All fans that donate canned food at the Worcester Sharks game on November 13th will receive a FREE ticket voucher to the Sharks game on Wednesday, December 21st vs. the Springfield Falcons compliments of Price Chopper. Collected food will go directly to the Friendly House of Worcester to be distributed to needy families throughout the Worcester area.
"I am looking forward to teaming up with the Worcester Sharks, Price Chopper, the Girl Scouts and the Friendly House for this year's Annual Food Drive," said Worcester County Sheriff Lewis G. Evangelidis. "As the holiday season approaches during this difficult economic time, it is extremely important to do all we can to help those families in our community who may be less fortunate. The Food Drive has been an extremely successful annual event and we are determined to surpass our previous goals to help those families who may be in need."
Non-perishable food items may also be dropped off on November 18th at the Price Chopper located at 50 Cambridge Street in Worcester from 9:00am to 12pm.
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