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Join Essential Auto Care for a Food Drive Supporting City Harvest in Queens, NY

At Essential Auto Care, we’re dedicated to giving back to our community. We’re excited to announce our upcoming food drive in partnership with City Harvest, an organization committed to providing nutritious food to our neighbors in need. This initiative aims to help combat hunger in our local communities, and we need your support!

Making a Difference Together
Last year, City Harvest’s food drive successfully collected over 640,000 pounds of food, which was delivered free of charge to hundreds of food pantries and community programs across New York City’s five boroughs. This remarkable achievement was made possible through the generosity of individuals and businesses like yours. Together, we can make an even bigger impact this year!

How You Can Help
From November 01, 2024 to December 06, 2024, we invite you to bring 5 or more cans of non-perishable food or dry food items to either of our three locations, Essential Auto Care in Queens or M-Spec Performance in Lindenhurst or Queens, NY. As a token of our appreciation, you’ll receive $50 off your next service over $100 for your generous contribution. It’s a win-win: you support those in need while saving on your vehicle maintenance!

Suggested Donations
City Harvest is seeking a variety of nutritious food items. Here are some suggestions for your donations:

Canned Fruits and Vegetables
Canned Proteins (tuna, chicken, beans, etc.)
Pasta and Rice
Cereal and Granola Bars
Peanut Butter
Dried Beans and Lentils

Your donations will significantly impact families facing food insecurity.

Visit Us Today
We take pride in being part of a community that cares. By participating in this food drive, you’re not only supporting City Harvest but also helping your neighbors in Lindenhurst, Queens, and beyond. Together, we can ensure that everyone has access to nutritious food.

To learn more about City Harvest and their mission, visit City Harvest’s website.

Thank You for Your Support
At Essential Auto Care, we truly appreciate your generosity and commitment to helping those in need. We look forward to welcoming you at our locations and making a difference together, one can at a time!

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