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Tyndall participates in annual Feds Feed Families

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  • By 2nd Lt. Andrea Valencia
  • 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. --  Tyndall volunteers have organized a food collection to feed local families in need.

People can drop off nonperishable food donations at the commissary Aug. 19 to 28. The event is part of the Feds Feed Families campaign.

The food drive is an annual event, which federal employees around the country collect food for distribution by food banks and shelters. In the past four years, federal government employees around the country have donated more than 15 million pounds of food through the Feds Feed Families campaign.

"The food donated will be going to the Bay Area Food Bank," said 2nd Lt. Edgar Balagtas, 325th Maintenance Squadron munitions assistant flight commander and event point of contact. "The goal is to collect as much as we can! Last year, the DOD community collected over 2.1 million pounds of non-perishable food, so any donations will be greatly appreciated!"

For more information contact Lieutenant Balagtas at (850) 282-4601 or Tech. Sgt. Keith Wills at (850) 283-4143.

The items needed are listed below:
1. Canned fruits in light syrup or its own juices
2. 100 percent juice in all sizes, including juice boxes
3. Low sodium canned vegetables,
4. Condiments: tomato based sauces, light soy sauce, ketchup, mustard, salad dressings, oils
5. Multigrain cereal: Cheerios, corn flakes, Grape-Nuts, Raisin Bran
6. Snacks: individually packed snacks, crackers, trail mix, dried fruit, granola, cereal bars, pretzels
7. Grains: brown and white rice, oatmeal, macaroni and cheese, quinoa, couscous
8. Baking goods: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, spices, boxed mixes
9. Canned proteins: tuna, salmon, chicken, peanut butter, beans
10. Hygiene items: diapers, deodorant, feminine products, toilet paper, soap, toothpaste, shampoo
11. Soups: beef stew, chili, chicken noodle, turkey and rice
12. Paper products and household goods: paper towels, napkins, tissues, cleaning supplies