Our Thanksgiving dinner distribution with all the trimmings represents the Guild’s largest collaborative effort of the year. Donations of food come from local churches, schools, businesses, and neighborhood collections. Our dedicated Volunteers include staff from local corporations and the City of Trenton, as well as our care receivers, who wish to give something back to the community. We accept referrals from various local nonprofits, such as Head Start and Catholic Charities. Over 30% of families receiving our Thanksgiving food are referred by the NJ Department of Children and Families Division of Child Protection & Permanency and Mercer County Board of Social Services.
Below is a list of items that are needed for Thanksgiving food packages:
Turkeys– 12 to 16 lb
Gift Cards to ShopRite or Monetary Donations, either personal check or online donations, are welcome.
Canned Goods: cranberry sauce, yams, vegetables (beans, corn, peas, carrots, collard greens, etc), turkey gravy, fruit
Packaged Goods: Instant mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, stuffing, cake mix and icing or Pie crust mix and filling, canned or shelf stable mile, te, coffe or cocoa
PLEASE: No expired, dented or rusted cans, open, or expired foods. No bottles (breakable) or cellophane bags (crushable)
Contact Community Support by email or by calling 609.392.5159, Ext. 100