You’ll soon be able to “Cram the Cruiser” at Kentucky State Police Post 4 in Elizabethtown.
On Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky State Police announced the dates for KSP’s annual “Cram the Cruiser” food drive designed to help combat hunger in local communities.
The initiative, hosted by all 16 KSP Posts, aims to collect essential food items to brighten the holiday season for those in need.
“The holiday season is a when we recommit to helping our neighbors and giving back to our community,” Beshear said. “I encourage those Kentuckians who can, to spread holiday cheer to those in need by participating in our ‘Cram the Cruiser’ food drive.”
Troopers will be stationed at various grocery and retail stores across the state, ready to accept donations of non-perishable food items, including canned fruit and vegetables, canned meat, macaroni and cheese, cereal, peanut butter, jelly, canned soups, chili and spaghetti sauces, brownie and cake mixes, coffee, water, powdered milk, and juices.
KSP Post 4 in Elizabethtown will host its “Cram the Cruiser” event on Friday, December 1 from 10:00 a.m. eastern time until 4:00 p.m. at the Kroger store at 3040 Dolphin Drive.
In 2022, KSP collected 218,362 pounds of food, with Post 16 in Henderson collecting the most donations at 142,553 pounds.
To find specific locations and further details about the “Cram the Cruiser” holiday food drive, visit the KSP website.
(“Cram the Cruiser” photo courtesy of WLWT.com)
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
