Lightning to host food and supply drives at upcoming home games [Video]

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning are calling on fans and community members to join their efforts in supporting local relief organizations by participating in a collection drive at two upcoming home games.

The drive will benefit three key community partners: Feeding Tampa Bay, Metropolitan Ministries, and the University Area Community Development Corporation (UACDC).

Fans attending the Lightning games on Tuesday, Oct. 15, and Thursday, Oct. 17, can contribute by donating essential items pre-game starting at 5 p.m. on Ford Thunder Alley, just outside Amalie Arena. The collection will begin prior to each game and aims to provide critical support for local families and individuals in need.

Donations of the following items are encouraged:

• Non-perishable food (canned fruits & vegetables, canned proteins, peanut butter, cereal & granola bars, family-sized juice, shelf-stable milk, dry goods)
• Manual can openers & wrapped plastic utensils
• Cleaning supplies (trash bags, sanitizing wipes, laundry detergent pods)
• Hygiene items
• Diapers & baby formula

Fans are encouraged to bring …