Thanks to the generosity of Preserve members, visitors and the local community, a January food drive at Mohonk Preserve was a great success, providing seven truckloads of food and supplies. The Preserve is now expanding to two locations and organizations. They will be supporting Family of New Paltz at the Preserve’s Testimonial Gateway Trailhead, 35 Route 299 in New Paltz and Rondout Valley Food Pantry at the Preserve’s Spring Farm Trailhead, 50 Upper 27 Knolls Road in High Falls during their Friday food drive on February 5 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Preserve will provide curbside drop-off near the trailhead visitor contact stations for donations of the following non-perishable items:
• Canned goods (vegetables, fruits, soups, juices, jelly, peanut butter)
• Dry goods (cereals, rice, pasta)
• Personal care items (toothpaste, soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, sanitary napkins)
• Household products (laundry detergent, toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap)
The Preserve is proud to collaborate with Family of New Paltz and Rondout Valley Food Pantry as they provide help to those in need and looks forward to welcoming everyone at the Testimonial Gateway and/or Spring Farm Trailheads for the Friday food drive on February 5.