Volunteers sought for Fruit Belt Clean-A-Thon on May 24

Organizers of the event include the University at Buffalo Center for Urban Studies, Futures Academy Buffalo Public School No. 37, the Fruit Belt Coalition and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. 

Volunteers will engage in a neighborhood cleanup, picking up litter and beautifying public spaces in Buffalo’s Fruit Belt neighborhood. A free Halal cookout lunch will be provided to all volunteers following the cleanup. A variety of games and activities will also be set up around the neighborhood to create a fun and engaging atmosphere for those participating in the event, according to organizers.

The gathering point will be at Futures Academy, 295 Carlton St.

Orange and Carlton streets will be temporarily closed during the event.