Peoria police food drive collects enough for 4,000 meals

December 2, 2008 - 9:50 AM

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A food bank employee poses with Peoria Police employee Sara Pontrelli.

During a food drive that ended Nov. 20, Peoria Police Department employees collected enough food to provide 4,000 meals for area families in need.

Approximately 25 turkeys, 3,000 pounds of food and $200 in cash were donated to St. Mary's/Westside Food Bank Alliance. The food drive team coordinators were:

  • Sherril Rasmussen - Communications
  • Patricia Kellogg - Records/Property
  • Donna Martin - Staff Services/Administration
  • Alana Hobbs -  Public Safety Administration Building Patrol
  • Pat Ryan - Pinnacle Peak Public Safety Facility Patrol
  • Isabel Wolfe - Pinnacle Peak Public Safety Facility Patrol
  • Michelle Morice - Information Technology
  • Detective Juan Lopez - Public Safety Administration Building