Keeper of The Game, Pastime Training Center set for another Strike Out Hunger Food Drive

FRISCO, Texas – For the second consecutive year, Keeper of The Game and Pastime Training Center will be joining forces for the “Strike Out Hunger Food Drive” to benefit the Frisco Family Services Food Pantry. The campaign will run Oct. 21-Nov. 16.

Non-perishable items can be dropped off at the Pastime Training Center (11109 Frisco St.) in Frisco, Texas, seven days a week. Drop-off hours are Monday-Friday from 4-9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from Noon-5 p.m.

“Keeper of The Game is excited to again team up with Pastime Training Center for the Strike Out Hunger Food Drive benefiting the Frisco Family Services Food Pantry,” Keeper of The Game Executive Director Bryan Hoctor said. “The event provides a great opportunity for our foundation, its supporters and Frisco area student athletes to help children and families in need.”

Last year’s drive resulted in a donation of nearly 40 large moving boxes of food and supplies to Frisco Family Services. Hoctor said the goal is to double that this year.

Desired donations include: laundry detergent (64 load or smaller); cooking oil (48 oz. or smaller); stuffing; pickles; peanut butter; jelly; sandwich sliced bread (white or wheat); canned pasta meals; (ravioli, SpaghettiOs, etc.); boxed meal helpers (Hamburger Helper, etc.); boxed macaroni and cheese; children’s cereals; fruit cups; fruit juices; juices (boxes or pouches); Ramen Noodles; bagged beans; flour (5 lb. size or smaller); cooking oils (48 oz. or smaller); snack items (popcorn, granola bars, etc.); saltine crackers; condiments; baking mixes; toothbrushes; deodorant; shampoo; bar soap; body wash; boxed baby cereal; baby formula; Size 4 and 5 diapers; household cleaners; dishwashing liquid (small containers); and Thanksgiving dinner items (boxed or in cans).

Those not in the Frisco area who wish to donate can do so online at keeperofthegame.org/donate. Under the Apply to Fund section, select “Servant Leadership Programming.”

To learn more about Keeper of The Game, visit keeperofthegame.org or follow the foundation on Facebook, Twitter (@BaseballKeepers) and Instagram (keeperofthegame). To find out more about Pastime Training Center, which is owned by former Major League Baseball pitcher Jason Jennings, go to pastimetrainingcenter.com or call 214.705.1700. To learn more about Frisco Family Services, visit friscofamilyservices.org.