2019 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, on Saturday, Nov. 23rd from 9:00 to 12:00 pm and Sunday, Nov. 24th 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 Boxed Goods: Pasta, Cold Cereals, Rice 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. 24 th and Monday, Nov. 25 th. **We can not accept glass containers or food past its expiration date.** PACKING AND SORTING: We are always in need of volunteers. Any amount of time is helpful, and parents are welcome to bring children on Monday (filling baskets), Nov. 25th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and Tuesday, Nov. 26th from 9:00 -12:00. BASKET PICK UP AND DELIVERIES: Tuesday, Nov. 26th from 12:00 – 4:00 pm (Strong adults only, please). Most recipients pick up their baskets. We need help loading the baskets into cars and drivers willing to deliver baskets to individual homes. |