Number of Participants: 100
Hours Donated: 2
Value of Time Served: $6,958
Event Type: Hunger
Activity: Boys Ice Hockey
School: Medway High School
Date: February 5, 2026
Location:
Medway High School
Summer Street, Medway
MA
About:
The 13th Annual JB17 Food Drive, hosted by Natick Redhawk Hockey, once again demonstrated the powerful role athletics can play in supporting local families and honoring lasting legacies. Held at William Chase Arena, the event brought together student-athletes, families, and neighboring hockey communities in a shared effort to give back.
Organized in loving memory of Justin Bailey (JB17), the annual food drive focuses on filling the shelves of the Natick Food Pantry while remembering a beloved friend, teammate, and brother. Fans were encouraged to “fill the lobby of the rink to fill the shelves,” turning game night into a meaningful opportunity to serve others.
The response was overwhelming. Thanks to the generosity of the Natick community—and strong support from neighboring programs, including Waltham and Newton North—donations poured in throughout the evening. Items collected included pantry staples and essential household goods, ensuring continued support for families in need.
Following the event, Coach Infanger shared his gratitude, noting the special nature of the town and the broader hockey family that consistently rallies behind this cause. Thirteen years in, the JB17 Food Drive continues to stand as a testament to remembrance, compassion, and the strength of community connections built through sport.
For Medway and surrounding communities, the JB17 Food Drive serves as a powerful example of how high school athletics can unite rivals and neighbors alike—proving that when teams come together for a purpose greater than the game, the impact reaches far beyond the rink.
