Glendale Youth Center Kicks off 2nd Annual Holiday Food Drive
November 8, 2011

The Armenian National Committee of Glendale in partnership with the Glendale Youth Center, and the Glendale Chapters of Armenian Cultural Foundation Juniors, Armenian Relief Society, Armenian Youth Federation, Hamazkayin, Homenetmen and St. Mary's Church will be hosting a Holiday Food Drive in an effort to provide local families with much needed food supplies during this holiday season. The Food Drive is scheduled to take place from November 7th through December 9th.

"Through the combined efforts of local organizations, schools and community members, over 150 Glendale families, elderly, and veterans received more than 8,000 food items last Christmas. We hope to double that number this year and are confident that we will reach our goal with the continued support of our partners, Glendale residents, and business owners," stated ANC Glendale Executive Director, Elen Asatryan. .

Participants are encouraged to donate a variety of food items including: Fruits & Vegetables: Canned vegetables, Vegetable juice, Diced tomatoes, Tomato juice, Tomato sauce, Spaghetti sauce, Canned fruit, Fruit juice, Dried fruit. Grains: Oatmeal, Whole grain crackers, All types of pasta, Cereal, Cream Of Wheat, Whole grain rice. Protein: Canned tuna fish, Canned salmon, Canned chicken, Canned bean soup, Canned baked beans, Dried and canned beans and peas, Canned chili, Canned beef stew, Peanut butter, Nuts. Oils: Corn Oil, Vegetable Oil, Olive Oil. Baby Formula and Canned Baby Food

Community members interested in participating may drop off non perishable food items at the following locations:

1. Glendale Youth Center, 211 W. Chestnut St., Glendale, CA 91204
2. St. Mary's Church, 500 S. Central Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
3. ANCA Western Region, 104 N. Belmont St. 2nd Floor, Glendale, CA 91205
4. First Steps PEC, 3950 Foothill Blvd., Glendale, CA 91214
5. Homenetmen Ararat Chapter, 3628 N. San Fernando Rd., Glendale, CA 91204
6. Homenetmen Ararat Chapter, 3347 N. San Fernando Rd., LA, CA 90065
7. Bright Start CDC, 3212 La Crescenta Ave., Glendale, CA 91208
8. Djanbazian Dance Academy, 2600 Foothill Blvd # 102, La Crescenta, CA 91214         
9. Armenian Relief Society(after 11/16/11), 517 W. Glenoaks Blvd. Glendale, CA 91202
   

This is an exceptional opportunity to not only serve a diverse group of families in the City of Glendale during their time of need, but to also join forces with and work alongside many local organizations for such an important cause," stated Zareh Adjemian, Executive Director of Krikor and Mariam Karamanoukian, Glendale Youth Center.

Collected items will be distributed from the Glendale Youth Center during the Christmas Holidays to local low income families. Distribution dates and times will be announced at a later date   For more information or for corporate donations please contact Glendale ANC at 818.243.3444

The Armenian National Committee - Glendale Chapter advocates for the social, economic, cultural, and political rights of the city's Armenian American community and promotes increased civic participation at the grassroots and public policy levels.

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