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Third Annual Fallen Officers Food Drive Begins Thursday

The annual drive to benefit the Emergency Food Network runs through Dec. 7.

Lakewood Police will hold its third-annual Fallen Officers Food Drive beginning Thursday, but the need to help struggling families is just as high as the first year.

The food drive, which runs to Dec. 7, benefits the Emergency Food Network.

Residents can donate non-perishable food items at the Lakewood Police Station, 9401 Lakewood Dr. SW.

(Click on the PDF in the media gallery to learn more)

Here is the press release from the city:

The Lakewood Police Department will be kicking off the 3rd Annual Fallen Officers Food Drive on November 29th, 2012.  An opening ceremony will be held at the Lakewood Police Station located at 9401 Lakewood Drive Southwest. 

Lakewood City Mayor Doug Richardson will open the event at 8:00 AM and will be joined by Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist, Governor-Elect Jay Inslee, and First Gentleman Mike Gregoire.  Chief Farrar will have closing remarks.

The food drive will begin at the Lakewood Police Station following the ceremony.  Volunteers, JBLM soldiers and police employees will be on hand to accept food or cash donations.  The Seattle Police Pipe and Drum band will also be performing at the event.

Please see that attached event flyer for additional donation drop off locations.

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steve swortz May 14, 2013 at 09:43 pm
David you can say that again.
David Anderson May 14, 2013 at 10:52 am
Despite your protestations to the contrary Steve, the Lakewood City Council does have aRead More responsibility and has established precedent on such businesses. Lakewood Ordinance #358 (November, 2004) consisted of 22 pages that included references to statistics nation-wide concerning the harmful secondary effects of Sexually Oriented Businesses (SOB’s – Lakewood’s own designation) upon communities; findings of a variety of stakeholders including “representatives from businesses, educational institutions, community leaders, and representatives from the adult entertainment industry;” research and study by the Planning Advisory Board citing case law and neighboring city’s ordinances affecting adult entertainment facilities; and the resulting action, based on this research, found that “an improperly operated SOB can constitute a public or moral nuisance.” This research was conducted in keeping with Lakewood’s purpose “to protect, foster and support the goals and ideals of schools, religious and public service organizations serving the Lakewood community.”
David Anderson May 14, 2013 at 10:45 am
Your protestations to the contrary Steve, the Lakewood City Council does have a responsibility andRead More has established precedent on such businesses. Lakewood Ordinance #358 (November, 2004) consisted of 22 pages that included references to statistics nation-wide concerning the harmful secondary effects of Sexually Oriented Businesses (SOB’s – Lakewood’s own designation) upon communities; findings of a variety of stakeholders including “representatives from businesses, educational institutions, community leaders, and representatives from the adult entertainment industry;” research and study by the Planning Advisory Board citing case law and neighboring city’s ordinances affecting adult entertainment facilities; and the resulting action, based on this research, found that “an improperly operated SOB can constitute a public or moral nuisance.” This research was conducted in keeping with Lakewood’s purpose “to protect, foster and support the goals and ideals of schools, religious and public service organizations serving the Lakewood community.”
steve swortz May 14, 2013 at 09:56 pm
This person who is "your neighbor" completely destroyed this conversation. Am I readingRead More this correctly your husband devices you after the first time he went to a bakini coffee stand? Maybe it was more than that. And what does the last comment mean? Brent you need to close this person's account. The racists comments are offense to me.
your neighbor May 14, 2013 at 03:25 pm
thought it was referred to as Chocolate City? that is what I hear at the bus stops....
your neighbor May 14, 2013 at 03:23 pm
And oh what about the HD when are they going to put an end to this and the Laws regarding this, MessRead More of nastiness. Bikini Baristas are not allowed to "Hand" you your drink,they have to put it on that ledge outside the window and all foods they sell must come prepackaged from the manufacturer ...... and there are other Laws & Rules they have to follow....... and believe me I watched them very carefully they step out of line once I was going to report them....... when the man in my life was working near the one that opened up by his place of employment I was watching Because I cared if my life was about to be changed.... I met with city hall to get the laws etc. I went to the HD to get the rules etc. And amazing the lies these gals taunt these men with to get these tips..... All I can say is be pro-active