Assemblywoman Buttenschon to Host Press Conference Announcing Her 6th Annual
Winter Accessories & Food Drive
WHO:
– Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (119th District)
– President Rob Esche, Vice President Adam Pawlick, the Utica Comets & Save of the Day Foundation
– General Manager Tommy Tanner & the Utica City Football Club
– Store Managers Cheryl Rondenelli and Michael Rondenelli from Hannaford Supermarkets
– President Kim Mattia, Utica Food Pantry
– Local First Responders
WHAT
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon will join with local partners to announce the launch of her 6th Annual Winter Accessories & Food Drive; an effort that has brought warmth, comfort, and nourishment to countless Mohawk Valley families over the years.
This year, the drive is expanding beyond hats, gloves, mittens, socks and scarves for children and adults. At the request of local food pantries, the Assemblywoman is also inviting donations of food items including: pasta and cereal. All items must be NEW.
For the first time, the initiative will be supported not only by the Utica Comets, Save of the Day Foundation, and Utica City Football Club, but also by Hannaford Supermarkets and our community’s dedicated first responders.
WHEN:
Friday, October 10, 2025 – 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
WHERE:
Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium
400 Oriskany St. W, Utica, NY 13502
