Somerset Patriots To Host Food Drive On Friday

The five-time Atlantic League Champion  have announced that they have partnered with The Food Bank Network of Somerset County to host a canned food drive during their May 25 game at TD Bank Ballpark against the Camden Riversharks. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. and the game also includes a post-game fireworks show.

Fans are being asked to bring a canned food donation to the game, specifically canned meats, such as spam, corned beef, stew, or tuna. As a special thank you, all fans that donate a canned food item will receive a complimentary ticket to a future Somerset Patriots game.

The mission of The Food Bank Network of Somerset County is to distribute food and to provide other basic human needs to those less fortunate in our community in a manner that recognizes and advances self worth and human dignity. Their method of distributing this food is through three food pantries, located in Somerville, Bound Brook, and North Plainfield, and a warehouse in Bridgewater. Their goal is to help create the opportunity for each person to become self-sufficient.

“As a member of the community, the Somerset Patriots are always looking for different ways to become involved and help our neighbors,” said Patrick McVerry, president and general manager of the Somerset Patriots. “Our goal is to collect as many canned food items as possible to do our part in increasing the food supply that is helping those families in need.”

Rutgers Against Hunger, a universitywide initiative working to address the issues of hunger across the state of New Jersey, has also partnered with the Patriots and The Food Bank Network of Somerset County to assist in promotion and collection of donations for the event.

For more information on The Food Bank Network of Somerset County, please visit their website at www.somersetfoodbank.org.

The 2012 Somerset Patriots season will continue at home on Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. when the Patriots take on the Bridgeport Bluefish.