Assemblyman To Host Holiday Food Drives

MONTROSE, CA — Assemblyman Nick Schultz and his district team will host their second annual holiday food drive with gatherings next week in Montrose and in Sherman Oaks.

Both events — Tuesday in Montrose and Wednesday in Sherman Oaks — are set to run from 5-7 p.m. rain or shine.

The Montrose gathering will take place at Glendale Community College’s Montrose campus, 2350 Honolulu Ave.

Shultz's other event will be held at the Sherman Oaks East Valley Adult Center, 5056 Van Nuys Blvd., on the west end of Sherman Oaks Park.

Residents can meet the Burbank-based Democrat's district team, discuss community concerns and learn about assistance available through Schultz’s office with state agencies and services, event organizers said.

The drive will collect unopened, unexpired, nonperishable food for local food banks. Requested items include cereal, canned soup, vegetables, fruit, beans, tuna or chicken, tomato products, rice, pasta, dried legumes and peanut butter. Noncondensed soups and single-serving snacks are also requested.

"Extras" inslude breakfast bars, protein bars,
cup o’ soup, ramen noodles, juice boxes,
mac ‘n cheese, chips, nuts, and cookies in
single-serving sizes, according to Shultz's office.

Other needed donations include adult and baby diapers in all sizes, baby wipes, dog and cat food, and small hygiene products such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, deodorant and hand sanitizer.

Organizers asked donors to avoid glass containers and family-size jars.

More information about the food drive locations is on Shultz's website.