Meat donations needed for food pantries of Salvation Army Quincy Area Command

QUINCY — The Salvation Army Area Command Food Pantries in Quincy and Hannibal are in immediate need of meat donations.

Servings of meat are used for the food boxes given to families in need. The organization requests donations of one-pound meat packages such as ground beef or pork, brown and serve sausage, hot dogs, pork chops, steaks, chicken, pre-packaged sandwich meat and canned meat.

In a press release, Social Services Director Heidi Welty said, “Providing a protein source to families is important. It allows people to feel fuller longer, provides energy and teaches children the basics of having a well-balanced diet. Our communities are fantastic at helping us in times of need, and we are asking for help to fill our freezers with meat.”

KICK-FM 97.9 and County Market have teamed up to give away four tickets to see the Chicago Cubs play the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis on July 30. Donations of meat or financial support will be entered to win the tickets and a $100 gas card.

Qualifying contributions can be made at the Meat Me in St. Louis event from 4-6 p.m. June 30 from the County Market locations in Quincy and Hannibal.