CommunitySunday, November 8
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Sunday, November 8 · 8 a.m.-12 p.m. · Emanuel Episcopal Church - Front Steps
- When
- Sunday, November 8 · 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Where
- Emanuel Episcopal Church - Front Steps1608 Russell Rd · Alexandria, VA · 22301
- Good to know
About this event
Answering our call to serve our neighbor, EEC and EPS are excited to sponsor a joint Thanksgiving Food Drive to benefit ALIVE!’s food assistance programs. ALIVE! Food Bank serves approximately 20,000 Alexandrians each month through its programs, including about 5,000 families. We invite your food contributions from November 1st-22nd, which can be placed in the bins provided at both the Russell Road door, and in the church narthex.
*Donations must be personal sized (no bulk portions). No glass containers or expired food will be accepted.
* Items in highest demand include:
Canned fruits, vegetables, soup, and beans
Canned meat and fish (chili, chicken, tuna, salmon, beef ravioli)
Cereal (including oatmeal & single serve boxes)
Complete pancake mix (just add water) & syrup
Cooking oil (vegetable and canola)
Dried beans and lentils
Kid-friendly single-serve, microwave entrees (soup, ravioli, mac & cheese)
Pasta (spaghetti, other noodles, mac & cheese)
Peanut butter & jelly
Rice
Pasta sauce & canned tomatoes (sauce, diced, etc.)
Tuna & cracker snack packs
Ramen
Listed by emmanuelonhigh.org (Wix Events), gathered by the Alexandria events calendar.