Tampa Bay Lightning home opener to double as Milton food drive [Video]

The team’s games on Oct. 15 and 17 will allow fans and community members to donate supplies to benefit people affected by the storm.

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning will hit the ice to kick off the 2024-25 season on Tuesday, and they’ll be supporting a good cause as they play.

The team will hold a food and supply drive during their first two home games on Tuesday and Thursday to benefit community members affected by Hurricane Milton. The supplies will benefit three partners around the region, including Feeding Tampa Bay, Metropolitan Ministries and the University Area Community Development Corporation.

The team is asking fans to donate the following items starting at 5 p.m. on Ford Thunder Alley, just outside AMALIE Arena:

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

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