The Kannapolis Fire Department will host the Fire Truck Parade and the Kid’s Costume Contest, at 5:45 p.m., on Friday, October 14. The parade will proceed along Laureate Way and N. Research Campus Drive, between City Hall and the North Carolina Research Campus.
Immediately, following the fire truck parade join us for the Children’s Fire Costume Contest at the corner of Watson Crick Drive and Laureate Way, near Kannapolis City Hall. Kids aged 12 and under are encouraged to dress in a fire related costume. Prizes will be awarded for the Most Original, Most Similar to Kannapolis Fire Department, and Chief’s Choice Award. Registration is not required.
That same day Kannapolis firefighters are sponsoring a food drive to benefit the Cooperative Christian Ministry Food Pantry. Drop off your non-perishable food items, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., on Friday, October 14 at Kannapolis City Hall, 401 Laureate Way. Meet our Kannapolis firefighters as they accept your donations and "stuff the fire truck".
Currently the ministry needs:
Baked beans
Cereal
Canned vegetables (other than corn)
Dried pinto beans
Canned fruit (other than fruit cocktail)
Canned meats (other than tuna)
Dried pasta other than spaghetti
Macaroni and cheese
Pasta sauce
Soup
Toilet paper and paper towels
Cooperative Christian Ministry offers nutritious food, fresh produce and other perishable items to strengthen and encourage households experiencing food insecurity in our community. Donations benefit residents of Cabarrus County and Kannapolis.
To learn more about Cooperative Christian Ministry's food relief program, visit http://cooperativeministry.com/about/what-we-do/food-relief/
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