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Parkwood Starts Monthly Drive for Food Hub

Neighbors seek donations off shelf-stable items to support South Durham's Parktown Food Hub.

Wes Platt

Wes Platt

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Parkwood Starts Monthly Drive for Food Hub

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The Parkwood neighborhood in South Durham - home to about 3,000 residents - is starting monthly food drives on behalf of the Parktown Food Hub.

Collection bins are expected to be at three locations around Parkwood, Friday through Sunday (April 24-26):

  • 5301 Pelham Rd.
  • 5317 Newhall Rd.
  • 1607 Euclid Rd.

Bins also are available at the homeowners' association building at 1417 Seaton Rd.

Food drive organizers seek unopened, unexpired, shelf-stable items (no glass containers), including:

  • Canned tuna, chicken, beef stew
  • Canned beans, vegetables, tomato sauce
  • Canned soups and broths
  • Macaroni and cheese
  • Dry beans
  • Pasta, ramen, rice
  • Oatmeal, cereal, cereal bars
  • Peanut butter, jelly

Do you or someone you know require food assistance? Contact the Parktown Food Hub at (984) 484-8475.

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