AZ Ice Gilbert is among several Arizona ice rinks are partnering with the Matt Shott Arizona Hockey Legacy Foundation to collect nonperishable food items for United Food Bank.

The food drive runs through Jan. 15.

Donations of canned and shelf-stable items such as cereal, oatmeal, chili, soup, stew, canned tuna or chicken, peanut butter, rice, beans, pasta, canned vegetables, tomato products, fruit, and powdered or canned milk are encouraged. Items in glass containers will not be accepted.

Drop-off locations include AZ Ice Arcadia in Phoenix, AZ Ice Gilbert, AZ Ice Peoria and Coyotes Community Ice Center in Mesa.

Each rink will have a labeled bin for donations, which will be collected by the foundation and delivered to United Food Bank.

Addresses for donation sites:

• AZ Ice Arcadia: 3853 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018
• AZ Ice Gilbert: 2305 E. Knox Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296
• AZ Ice Peoria: 15829 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, AZ 85382
• Coyotes Community Ice Center: 140 N. Country Club Drive, Mesa, AZ 85201

The Matt Shott Arizona Hockey Legacy Foundation, which promotes hockey and community outreach, said the effort is part of its ongoing charitable initiatives. United Food Bank provides about 305,000 meals weekly through donations and partnerships.

“We are grateful to the local ice rinks and the Matt Shott Arizona Hockey Legacy Foundation for hosting this food drive,” United Food Bank CEO Jason Reed said in a statement. “Their dedication to helping families in need demonstrates the strength of community partnerships.”

For more information, visit United Food Bank’s website.