Florida Highway Patrol Launches Stuff the Charger Drive
The statewide food drive collects non-perishable donations at troop headquarters and local stations through November 30.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The Florida Highway Patrol has launched its Stuff the Charger food drive, collecting non-perishable food items through November 30. Donations can be dropped off at any FHP troop headquarters, including the General Headquarters in Tallahassee.
Why it matters
The drive supports families in need during the holiday season and follows Hurricane Isaias. It reflects FHP's partnership with local organizations to provide food and educate communities about hunger.
The drive runs through November 30 with drop-off sites at FHP troop headquarters and local stations statewide. No collection totals or donation goals were disclosed in the announcement.
The players
Florida Highway Patrol
The state law enforcement agency responsible for highway safety across Florida, which runs the Stuff the Charger food drive through its troop headquarters and local stations.
The details
Recommended donations include canned meats, canned vegetables, canned fruits, dried goods, nuts, evaporated milk, and broth. Residents can take items to any local FHP station or contact an FHP Public Affairs Officer for drop-off information.
Timeline
Hurricane Isaias: storm that preceded the food drive.
November 30: food drive collection period ends.
Philanthropy Context
The food drive comes in the wake of Hurricane Isaias, extending community relief efforts after the storm into the holiday season. It places a state law enforcement agency in a direct role supporting hunger relief alongside local organizations.
Residents can drop off non-perishable food at any FHP troop headquarters, including the General Headquarters in Tallahassee, or at a local FHP station. Donating canned goods, dried staples, or broth before November 30 directly supports local families during the holidays.
The takeaway
Donating non-perishable staples at a nearby FHP station before the November 30 deadline is a simple way to help families facing food insecurity during the holiday season. Checking the recommended item list before dropping off ensures your donation is useful.
What happens next
Donations are accepted through November 30, when the Stuff the Charger collection period ends.
Further reading
Explore more Florida philanthropy coverage to see how local food drives and relief efforts are organized across the state.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Alachua Chronicle.
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