PASCACK VALLEY — The Pascack Pioneers FIRST Robotics Team 1676 hosts its 6th Annual Valentine’s Day Food Drive from Thursday, Feb. 5, through Thursday, Feb. 19, inviting residents to “be a food pantry valentine” and support local families in need.
The drive will benefit The Helping Hand Food Pantry and the Tri-Boro Food Pantry, which serve communities throughout the Pascack Valley.
Donation bins will be available at several local locations, including Hillsdale Library, River Vale Library, and Montvale Library, as well as at participating supermarkets ShopRite of Hillsdale (372 Broadway) and Kings Supermarket (381 Washington Ave., Hillsdale).
Requested items include pantry staples and household necessities such as flour, sugar, oil, baby products, shampoo, conditioner, liquid hand soap, dishwashing liquid, hot and cold cereal, rice and pasta, personal care items, paper goods, and canned fruits, vegetables, and meats.
The Pascack Pi-oneers are a student-run robotics team participating in the international FIRST Robotics Competition, which emphasizes engineering, teamwork, and community service. Organizers say the annual food drive has become a meaningful way for team members to give back while engaging local residents in a shared effort to fight food insecurity.
Those seeking food pickup or additional information may contact the team at piparents@team1676.com.
