City Spotlight on Braselton: What 'CAN' You Do to Fight Hunger?

During this week’s Braselton Night at the Gwinnett Braves Game, residents were asked to bring canned goods to the ballpark as part of the Gwinnett Municipal Association’s “CAN” Do for Hunger campaign.

Aside from the portions of its city limits within Barrow County borders, Braselton also stretches into Gwinnett, Jackson and Hall counties. As a town that takes the concept of community very seriously, Braselton makes every effort to take part in county-wide programs for all four counties.

In this case, the “CAN” Do for Hunger Campaign is an ongoing initiative designed to help fill local food pantries and meet the needs of hungry Gwinnett families by collecting canned foods and dry grocery staples at municipal events throughout the year. In addition to a presence at special events such as the recent Gwinnett Braves game, collection containers are located at the Braselton Town Hall for donations nearly every day of the week. Major collection drives are planned during the month of November at the Holidays in Braselton events to ensure a happier holiday season for Gwinnett families in need.

“The response has been positive,” said Braselton Town Manager and Clerk Jennifer Dees. “(We) are certain our events in town through the end of the year will generate significant donations to help fight hunger in our community.”

Essential items needed through the “CAN” Do effort include canned goods, dry foods, personal hygiene items and cleaning products such as:

• Rice and pasta
• Dry or canned beans
• Canned meats, i.e. chicken, spam, tuna
• Canned fruits and vegetables
• Canned soups
• Toothpaste
• Brushes
• Shampoo
• Soap
• Deodorant
• Paper goods
• Dish and laundry detergents

Please do not donate any glass container items that may break or items that are beyond their expiration date. Thank you in advance for your support of this very important cause.

Do you already have plans for Labor Day weekend? If not, be sure to order your tickets for the final performance of the 2011 Summer Concert Series when The Embers take the stage at Chateau Élan from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3. Shag lessons start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are just $30 per person and overnight packages at the inn are available. To purchase tickets and make reservations, call 678-425-0900 ext. 41 or visit Chateau Élan online.

Check back every Saturday for a new City Spotlight on Braselton.