Blossman’s Heat for Hunger

November means coming together for a meal to many families across the country. But, according to Feeding America, nearly 34 million people faced hunger in 2021. Blossman Gas has partnered with local food banks in our footprint to be a drop-off location this November, so that everyone can have the chance to create their own holiday memories.

Blossman’s Heat for Hunger food drive is accepting non-perishable food items in the below cities during the date ranges listed below. These food items will go to local Feeding America affiliated food banks. To view the address of a specific Blossman store, click on the city.

If you’re looking for ideas on what to bring, here are some suggestions:

Fruits & Vegetables

• Low sodium canned vegetables
• Diced tomatoes
• Tomato sauce
• Canned fruit in juice, water or light syrup
• Unsweetened apple sauce
• Shelf-stable fruit cups in juice
• Raisins

Dairy

• Dry milk (low fat)
• Evaporated milk (2%)
• Shelf-stable milk (1%)

Grains

• Whole wheat pasta
• Whole grain crackers
• Cereals: oatmeal, grits, raisin bran, and other whole grain cereals
• Brown rice
• High fiber, low sugar granola bars

Proteins

• Dried or low-sodium canned beans
• Canned tuna in water
• Canned salmon
• Canned chicken
• Low sodium bean soups
• Peanut butter

Heat for Hunger Dates

Alexandria, AL – November 7th – November 18th

–Community Food Bank of Central Alabama

 

Asheville, NC – October 31st – November 18th

–MANNA FoodBank

 

Bedford, VA – November 2nd – November 18th

–Feeding Southwest Virginia

 

Bowdon, GA – November 3rd – November 25th

–Atlanta Community Food Bank

 

Bowling Green, KY – October 31st – November 18th

–Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee

 

Canton, GA – October 28th – November 25th

–Atlanta Community Food Bank

 

Cartersville, GA – October 28th – November 25th

–Atlanta Community Food Bank

 

Charles Town, WV – October 31st – November 18th

–Mountaineer Food Bank

 

Charleston, SC – October 31st – November 18th

–Lowcountry Food Bank

 

Chattanooga, TN – October 25th – November 21st

–Chattanooga Area Food Bank

 

Clayton, GA – October 31st – November 21st

–Atlanta Community Food Bank

 

Cleveland, GA – November 1st – November 18th

–Food Bank of Northeast Georgia

 

Clayton, GA – October 31st – November 21st

–Atlanta Community Food Bank

 

Crystal Springs, MS – November 1st – November 18th

–Mississippi Food Network

 

D’iberville, MS – October 31st – November 18th

–Feeding the Gulf Coast

 

Douglasville, GA – November 7th – November 25th

–Atlanta Community Food Bank

 

Elizabethton, TN – October 26th – November 18th

–Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee

 

Fort Myers, FL – November 1st – November 18th

–Harry Chapin Food Bank

 

Fredericksburg, VA – October 31st – November 18th

–Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank

 

Gainesville, GA – October 31st – November 17th

–Atlanta Community Food Bank

 

Gastonia, NC – November 1st – November 21st

–Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

 

Gordonsville, VA – November 1st – November 18th

–Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank

 

Greensboro, NC – November 1st – November 18th

–Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina

 

Greenville, SC – November 4th – November 18th

–Harvest Hope Food Bank

 

Gulfport, MS – October 31st – November 18th

–Feeding the Gulf Coast

 

Hattiesburg, MS – November 7th – December 16th

–Mississippi Food Network

 

Hendersonville, NC – November 1st – November 21st

–MANNA FoodBank

 

Hickory, NC – November 1st – November 18th

–Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

 

Jacksonville, FL – November 7th – November 18th

–Feeding Northeast Florida

 

Laurel, MS – October 31st – November 18th

–Mississippi Food Network

 

Lexington, NC – November 7th – December 2nd

–Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC

 

Loris, SC – October 31st – November 18th

–Lowcountry Food Bank

 

Lucedale, MS – November 1st – November 18th

–Feeding the Gulf Coast

 

Newnan, GA – October 31st – November 17th

–Atlanta Community Food Bank

 

Newton, MS – November 9th – November 18th

–Mississippi Food Network

 

North Chesterfield, VA – October 31st – November 18th

–Feed More

 

Oak Island, NC – October 31st – November 18th

–Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina

 

Ocala, FL – October 31st – November 18th

–Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

 

Opelika, AL – October 31st – November 17th

–Montgomery Area Food Bank

 

Orlando, FL – November 14th – November 30th

–Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

 

Powhatan, VA – November 1st – November 18th

–Feed More

 

Prattville, AL – October 31st – November 18th

–Montgomery Area Food Bank

 

Richton, MS – November 3rd – December 12th

–Feeding the Gulf Coast

 

Statesville, NC – November 14th – December 2nd

–Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC

 

Sylva, NC – October 31st – November 18th

–MANNA FoodBank

 

Vicksburg, MS – November 1st – TBD

–Mississippi Food Network

 

Warrenton, VA – October 31st – November 18th

–Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

 

Waynesboro, MS – October 31st – November 18th

–Mississippi Food Network

 

Waynesville, NC – October 31st – November 17th

–MANNA Food Bank

 

Wiggins, MS – November 4th – November 18th

–Feeding the Gulf Coast

 

Weyers Cave, VA – October 31st – November 18th

–Blue Ridge Area Food Bank