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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Edina Police and Fire Departments Compete for Food Donations
Edina, Minn., Nov. 4, 2025 – The Edina Police Department and Edina Fire Department are facing off in a friendly competition to fight hunger in our community with a food drive now through
Dec. 31.
“This is a great way for our community to come together, have some fun and make a real difference,” said Edina Police Chief Todd Milburn. “We’re counting on Edina residents to help us
fill our collection bins and beat the Fire Department while we’re at it!”
Both departments will collect non-perishable food donations for the Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People (VEAP) Food Pantry, helping local families in need during the upcoming holiday
season. Whichever department collects the most food wins bragging rights, and a little friendly rivalry pride.
Residents are encouraged to drop off non-perishable food items such as canned goods, pasta, rice, cereal and boxed meals in the lobbies of any of the following locations:
Edina Police Department, 4801 W. 50th St.
Edina Fire Station 1, 6250 Tracy Ave.
Edina Fire Station 2, 4401 W. 76th St.
Donations will be accepted daily at Fire Station 1 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; daily at Fire Station 2 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and any time of day or night in the Police Department throughout
the competition period.
“It’s all in good fun, but more importantly, it’s about supporting our neighbors,” said Edina Fire Chief Andrew Slama. “No matter who wins, our community benefits.”Ok
All donations will go directly to VEAP to help ensure local families have access to nutritious food during the holiday season.
For more information about the food drive, contact Community Engagement Officer Nick Donahue at ndonahue@EdinaMN.gov.
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