BPD vs. BFD Hockey

Free all-ages event.

Watch the Bloomington Fire Department take on Bloomington Police Department in a friendly hockey game and help support VEAP. Winner gets bragging rights!

Staff will be accepting donations for the VEAP food pantry. All CASH donations will go to the LELS.org/benevolent-fund. This site is coordinated by Law Enforcement Labor Services and contributions will be delivered directly to the families of the fallen Burnsville Heroes.

Some of the most needed items are:

• Whole grain rice (1-2 pound bags)
• Whole grain pasta
• Hearty soups (high protein, low sodium)
• Whole grain cereal (like Shredded Wheat, Kashi, bran cereals, Chex, etc.)
• Canned proteins (meat and beans)
• Canned fruit and vegetables
• Toilet paper
• Paper towels
• Diapers (all sizes), formula, and baby wipes
• Cooking oil
• Coffee
• Baking essentials (flour, sugar, spices, baking soda/powder)
• Laundry detergent
• Dish soap
• Personal care items (shampoo, toothpaste, hand soap, shaving cream, toiletries, etc.)
• Gluten-free products (whole grains like brown rice, wild rice, quinoa, cornmeal; nut flours and butters; rice crackers, GF snacks, etc. Check for gluten-free product label.)
• Birthday candles, cake frosting, birthday-themed napkins/plates, cake mix, small birthday party favors like chalk, bubbles or bags of balloons
• Dog and cat food (particularly wet food, treats, litter, etc.)
• Paper bags and re-usable, cloth totes (We’ll always take your extra paper grocery bags. We are not accepting plastic bag or totes donations).

A full list of accepted items is available on VEAP's website.