A nutty idea: Oyster Bay residents ‘spread the love’ by collecting peanut butter for food pantries

The Town of Oyster Bay will once again partner with the Massapequa Farmingdale Men’s Club to host a Peanut Butter Collection Drive to help replenish local food pantries.

Starting Thursday, October 1, town residents are invited to donate new, unopened and sealed peanut butter to help support local families in need. Alternative butters, including sun butters, almond butters and cookie butters, as well as jelly, are also accepted.

“Our organization works tirelessly to help the local and greater community, and we wouldn’t have the success we have without great partners in government like the Town of Oyster Bay,” said Tom Sabellico, president and founder of the Men’s Club. “This very popular food drive is appreciated by many food banks, who have expressed they particularly like peanut butter thanks to it being easy to use, it keeps a long time, provides a variety of nutrients, is high in protection and is enjoyed by all age groups.”

The Peanut Butter Collection Drive will run through Sunday, November 15. Drop off bins are located during regular business hours at Town Hall North (54 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay), Town Hall South (977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa) and the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center (1001 Stewart Ave, Bethpage).

For more information about the Massapequa Farmingdale Men’s Club and its mission, visit massapequafarmingdalemensclub.com. 

For more information about the Peanut Butter Collection Drive and other town programs, visit the town’s website at oysterbaytown.com.