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City of Birmingham to host food collection drive

Birmingham, AL – The City of Birmingham will be collecting food items for holiday boxes to be distributed to residents in need. Donations will be collected November 1-3 at Boutwell Auditorium, located at 1930 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd. from 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. each day. 

Family-sized canned goods are preferred. Please do not bring items inside of glass containers or any clothing. Here are the items needed. (Note: These must be canned not fresh): 

  • Corn 

  • Green beans 

  • Tuna 

  • Chicken 

  • Soups 

  • Rice 

  • Vegetables 

  • Peanut butter 

  • Jelly   

  • Mashed potatoes  

  • Ravioli 

  • Fruit mix   

  • Turnip greens 

  • Baked beans

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