As Thanksgiving approaches, the Township Food Pantry is preparing to serve an increased number of local households in need. Along with traditional Thanksgiving favorites such as stuffing, instant potatoes, canned vegetables, gravy and cranberry sauce, the Pantry is also in need of everyday staple items to keep shelves stocked throughout the season. These include nonperishable foods, household essentials, and personal care products that help families stretch their budgets beyond the holiday meal.

Your donations make a meaningful difference for the more than 1,300 households who rely on the Township Food Pantry each month. A comprehensive list of needed items is included below – any contribution, big or small, helps us support our neighbors this holiday season.

Thanksgiving Items Needed:

• Stuffing Potatoes (packaged or fresh)
• Yams (canned or fresh)
• Gravy
• Cranberry Sauce
• Applesauce
• Canned Fruit (Peaches, Pears, Mixed Fruit, Mandarin Oranges, Mangos, Pineapple, Apricots, Plums)
• Canned Vegetables (Corn, Peas, Green Beans, Beets, Mixed Vegetables, Carrots, Spinach, Asparagus, Lima Beans)
• Frozen Vegetables
• Sausage
• Jell-O
• Corn Muffin Mix
• Lasagna Noodles
• Pasta Sauce
• Salad
• Salad Dressings
• Mayonnaise
• Cake Mix
• Frosting
• Brownie Mix
• Unsalted Nuts
• Dried Fruit
• Quick Bread Mix
• Biscuit Dough
• Pie Crust Mix
• Fruit Filling
• Canned Pumpkin
• Canned Milk
• Butter

Additional Needed Items:

• Beans (Kidney, Garbanzo, Black, White, Refried Beans, Any Dry Beans, Baked Beans)
• Large Canned Soups, Stew and Chili (Progresso, Campbell’s Chunky, etc.)
• Canned Pasta Meals
• Canned Meat (Chicken, Tuna Fish, Spam, Ham)
• Canned Tomato Products (Sauce, Diced, Paste, etc.)
• Boxed Pasta Noodles
• Rice (White or Brown)
• Pasta Roni
• Pancake Mix
• Syrup
• Baking Items (Baking Soda, Oil, Baking Powder, Salt)
• Fresh Produce
• Refrigerated Items (Butter, Yogurt, Cheese, Orange Juice, etc.)
• Frozen Items (Frozen Vegetables, Frozen Fruit, Frozen Boxed Meals, Waffles, etc.)
• Drinks (Coffee, Tea, Cocoa Mix, Juice)
• Paper Products (Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Tissue)
• Personal Care Items
• Baby Items (Baby Food, Wipes, Diapers – all sizes)