Thanksgiving Baskets2018 THANKSGIVING BASKET PROJECT The Outreach Committee of the Duxbury Interfaith Council is planning the preparation of Thanksgiving food baskets to distribute to our less fortunate neighbors. This has become a major community endeavor, and we are asking for your help. We are grateful for your continued support, as there are over 100 recipient families. HOW TO HELP DONATIONS OF MONEY: Please make check payable to the Duxbury Interfaith Council and mail to P.O. Box 1161, Duxbury, MA 02331. DONATIONS OF FOOD: Please drop off all non-perishable items at Holy Family Church, 601 Tremont Street. Drop off times are: Saturday, Nov. 17th from 9:00 to 12:00 pm Sunday, Nov. 18th from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. Non-perishable donations needed: Canned Goods: Yellow and Green vegetables, Cranberry Sauce, Canned Gravy Juice: Non-frozen concentrated juice mix Packaged Dessert Mixes: Quick Bread, Muffins, Brownie, Cake & Frosting Baked Goods: Cookies, Brownies, Squares, Cupcakes, Quick Breads, Pies. Baked goods should be dropped off on Sunday, Nov. 18th and Monday, Nov. 19th. **No food donations in glass containers and within expiration dates, please. PACKING AND SORTING: We are always in need of volunteers. Any amount of time is helpful, and parents are welcome to bring children Sunday, Nov. 18th from 4:00 until everything is sorted Monday, Nov. 19th (filling baskets) from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. BASKET PICK UP AND DELIVERIES: Tuesday, Nov. 20th 9:00-12:00 finish filling baskets. Most recipients pick up their baskets. We need help loading the baskets into cars and drivers willing to deliver baskets on Tuesday, Nov. 20th from 12:00 – 4:00 pm (Strong adults only, please) Deliveries begin at 1:00 pm. |