Cox, USO and Area Food Banks Partner to Hold Special "Thank You" Food Drive for the Military

Visit any Cox Solutions Store from Mon., Nov. 21 - Thurs., Dec. 8 to drop-off non-perishable food items

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Nov 15, 2011, 07:00 ET

CHESAPEAKE, Va., Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications, in partnership with the USO of Hampton Roads/Central Virginia and the Food Banks of Southeastern Virginia the Virginia Peninsula, are partnering to hold a special holiday "thank you" food drive in support of the military of Hampton Roads.

The "thank you" drive will be held from Monday, November 21 to Thursday, December 8. For this effort, the community is asked to bring non-perishable food items to any area Cox Solutions Store. This activity is intended to pay special tribute to the military during the 2011 holiday season.

Most needed non-perishable food items are as follows:

Canned proteins (chicken, tuna, beans, etc)
Canned vegetables
Canned fruits
Canned pasta meals
Peanut Butter

Locations of Cox Solutions Stores for the drop-off of items are below:


COMMUNITY	ADDRESS	MON - SAT	SUN
Chesapeake	725 Eden Way, Ste 708	9 a.m. - 8 p.m.	Noon - 6 p.m.
Gloucester	6689 Fox Centre Parkway, Unit 109	9 a.m. – 6 p.m.	Closed
Hampton - Peninsula Town Center	4600 Kilgore Ave. Suite J-103	9 a.m. - 8 p.m.	Noon - 6 p.m.
Kiln Creek	209 Village Ave., Ste GH	9 a.m. - 8 p.m.	Noon - 6 p.m.
Norfolk - Janaf	1140 North Military Highway, Suite 810	9 a.m. - 8 p.m.	Noon - 6 p.m.
Portsmouth	5603 West High Street, Suite F	9 a.m. - 8 p.m.	Noon - 6 p.m.
Virginia Beach - Lynnhaven	2720 North Mall Dr., Ste 196	9 a.m. - 8 p.m.	Noon - 6 p.m.
Virginia Beach - Red Mill	2173 Upton Drive, Parcel 8, Suite A	9 a.m. - 8 p.m.	Noon - 6 p.m.
James City County Solutions Store Hours Only
COMMUNITY	ADDRESS	MON - FRI	WEEKENDS
James City	112 New Quarter Dr.	8am to 5 p.m.	Closed on Sat/Sun

"This effort is intended to recognize and reward the military service person for their sacrifices in the support of our freedom," said Gary McCollum Senior, Vice President and General Manager of Cox Virginia.

USO President Bruce LaLonde said, "We hold our annual Operation Holiday Spirit initiative wherein companies support targeted military families. This effort is a terrific extension of that program. We are thrilled to be partnering with Cox and area Food Banks for this effort."

About Cox Communications:

Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and wireless services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves more than 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising. Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For seven years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; for six years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity, and the company holds a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com.

Contact: Cox Communications: Felicia Blow, APR: 757-222-8432 or [email protected]

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