Utica, NY. – The Christmas/Holiday season is upon us and while many are gathering to celebrate in this joyous time, there are countless families and individuals struggling just to put food on their table. Not only will many parents/caregivers/individuals worry about how they will feed themselves and/or their families this season, but they are also filled with anxiety of how they will purchase gifts for their loved ones. And although this season is about more than presents, every individual deserves to celebrate and take part in the spirit of gift-giving during Christmas.
We would like to invite you to Our Annual Christmas Present Giveaway with Food Pantry on Monday & Tuesday, December 8th and 9th from 2-6 pm, and Wednesday, December 10th from 10 am – 1 pm at the JPG Community Center located at 1415 West St. and to follow at 1414-1420 West St. The Johnson Park Center (JPC) Food Pantry will assist low-income families, children, elderly, and individuals create a wonderful and memorable Christmas with our Food and Christmas Present Giveaway. Utica City FC will be in attendance to help distribute food and presents to members in our community.
You must be registered with our Food Pantry in order to receive gifts. Sign-up and registration will be available the day of the event. Be sure to bring ID for all children and individuals in your household if you are looking to receive presents for them.
For any questions, please contact our office at (315) 734-9608
This event was being sponsored in part by Utica National Group Foundation, Inc., Bank of Utica, Friends of Johnson Park Center Food Distribution Fund, the Food Bank of Central New York, The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, C J Heilig Foundation, Fidelis, The Indium Corp. & Macartney Family Foundation, Stuff the Bus, Hannaford, Carter’s Children Clothing of New Hartford, the City of Utica Community Development Block Grant, The Wurz Foundation, JCTOD Inc., Various Businesses, Organizations, Churches, and JCTOD/JPC friends and supporters. Thank you for all your continued support of Johnson Park Center.
