FRANKFORT, Ky. (WMDJ) - The Kentucky State Police annual statewide 'Cram the Cruiser' event collected over 42,000 more pounds of food than the previous year.
On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear thanked everyone for their generosity in donating 204,262 pounds of food for Kentucky families in need through the annual food drive.
“Team Kentucky knows how to come together to care for their neighbors, and the amount of food collected through this event is a testament to the love our people have for each other,” Gov. Beshear said. “Through your donations, so many Kentucky families will have a brighter holiday season, and for that, I am thankful.”
The campaign, hosted by all 16 KSP posts, collected essential non-perishable food items to brighten the holiday season for those in need. These items included canned fruit and vegetables, canned meat, macaroni and cheese, cereal, peanut butter, jelly, canned soups, chili or spaghetti sauce, brownie and cake mixes, coffee, water, powdered milk and juices.
Post 16 collected the most donations for the second year in a row, gathering 115,348 pounds of food this year.
Since launching ‘Cram the Cruiser’ in 2010, the agency has donated nearly three million pounds of food to shelters, food banks and churches across the state, making a substantial impact on families in need.
