(Trenton, NJ) - The Trenton Thunder are calling on their fans to support five local community organizations as part of the 12th Annual Good Deed Day at Trenton Thunder Ballpark on Saturday, July 30th. Good Deed Day is Day 3 of Cloudman's Heroes Week
Good Deed Day will feature collection tables on Times Square (the area outside the ballpark) for the following non-profit organizations:
- United Way of Greater Mercer County - School Supplies
- HomeFront - Personal care items such as shampoo, soap, toiletries, etc
- Mercer Street Friends - Non-Perishable Food Items
- Pet Rescue of Mercer - Pet Food & Supplies
- Trenton Thunder/Grand Slam We Care Foundation - Gently-Used Baseball Equipment
The United Way of Greater Mercer County will be collecting school supplies out front of the ballpark. For almost 100 years, United Way has been involved in our local community connecting people with resources, propelling individuals and families to reach their fullest potential. The Thunder have also been partnering with United Way of Greater Mercer County as an official collection site for non-perishable food items during the month of July.
HomeFront, an organization that helps families break the cycle of poverty, will collect personal care items such as shampoo, conditioner, lotion, bandaids, bar soap, toothpaste tubes and other toiletry items that will be put to use in their Family Preservation Center and other residences.
Mercer Street Friends Food Bank will be collecting non-perishable food items. The Mercer Street Friends Food Bank, established in 1987, leads the community response to hunger in Mercer County. Its mission is to alleviate hunger through food distribution, nutrition education and assistance, weekend and summer meals for children, advocacy and outreach. The Food Bank distributes 2.6 million pounds of food annually and helps to feed over 25,000 low-income children, adults and seniors at-risk for hunger.
Pet Rescue of Mercer will be at the ballpark collecting pet food and supplies. Pet Rescue of Mercer is an all volunteer non-profit group that rescues neglected, abused, and abandoned animals and finds quality homes for them. Adoptable dogs and cats are placed in foster homes until they can be found permanent homes.
On Saturday, July 30th, the Thunder will host the Williamsport Crosscutters at 6:30 pm. It's also Thunder's Faith & Family Night with fireworks after the game. Stick around after the fireworks for a Postgame Concert from members of the Hamilton Square Presbyterian Church.
All Thunder tickets are available by calling 609-394-3300, opt 4 or online at trentonthunder.com/tickets.
