Team Goodfellow participates in Feds Feed Families Published July 26, 2013 By Airman 1st Class Erica Rodriguez 17th Training Wing Public Affairs GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Team Goodfellow contributes to this year's Feds Feed Families campaign through drop-off boxes placed in every unit on base now through Aug. 31. Ash Carter, Deputy Secretary of Defense, issued a memorandum encouraging the Defense Department workforce to participate in this year's FFF. "FFF allows us to showcase how caring and giving our people are and demonstrates our commitment as a Department to helping people in need," said Carter. Last year, the DoD collected over 2.1 million pounds in donated items. This year Carter hopes to exceed that amount. Non-perishable food items, hygiene items and household items can be donated by simply placing them in the appointed drop-off box within the units. The Concho Valley Food Bank plans to pick up the items to be distributed to local food banks in and around the San Angelo area on August 2, 9, 16 and 27. On each drop-off box there is a most wanted items list contributors can reference to when shopping for items. Most wanted items include canned fruits and vegetables; multigrain cereal; grains such as rice and oatmeal; canned protein such as canned beans, tuna, salmon and peanut butter; soups; condiments; baking goods; hygiene items; paper products; household items and snacks. For more information contact 1st Lt. Frederick Freeman at 325-654-1357 or Airman 1st Class Timothy Ballard at 325-654-1577.
