WESTFORD – The Westford Police Department will host two events this weekend to promote health and wellness in the community.
Food drive
The department will host a food drive for the Westford Food Pantry on Saturday.
“Help make a difference this upcoming holiday season by supporting the Westford Food Pantry while also meeting some of our officers!” the department wrote on social media.
Donations may also be made directly to the Westford Food Pantry at the Cameron Senior Center.
The pantry accepts canned goods, dry goods, condiments and personal care items among others.
The department will collect donations from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 26 at Market Basket in Cornerstone Square.
National Take Back Day
The department will also participate in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s take back day, which provides opportunities for residents to safely dispose of old and unused medications.
Last October, 4,383 departments participated and disposed of nearly 600,000 pounds of prescription drugs.
The department will collect prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 26 in the Westford Police Department lobby. Residents unable to dispose of unused medications on Saturday may use the department’s 24/7 drop-off kiosk.
The Westford Police Department is located at 53 Main St., next to Town Hall.
