Cherry Hill Thanksgiving Food Drive Underway: How To Donate

CHERRY HILL, NJ — A township-wide Thanksgiving food drive is underway in Cherry Hill, and there's a little over a week to donate.

The Thanksgiving food drive, which began Nov. 1, runs through Nov. 23.

Non-perishable food can be dropped off at any of the following locations:

• Cherry Hill Municipal Building: 820 Mercer St., weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Croft Farm: 100 Bortons Mill Rd., weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Cherry Hill Public Library: 1100 Kings Hwy; Monday to Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from 1-5 p.m.
• Cherry Hill Food Pantry*: 856-910-9090; 910 Beechwood Ave.
• Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS)*: 856-433-8225; main office at 1301 Springdale Rd., family assistance center at 6 E Miami Ave.

*Dates and times vary. Call each location for drop-off information.

Requested items include:

• cereal
• canned fish
• soups
• peanut butter
• jelly
• canned veggies
• canned fruit
• pancake mix
• juice
• rice
• snacks
• pasta
• sauce
• detergent
• bags
• stuffing
• mashed potatoes
• cranberry sauce
• canned gravy
• beans
• applesauce
• cornbread mix
• oatmeal
• dry macaroni

The Trump administration's suspension of SNAP benefits during the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history placed an unprecedented strain on food pantries throughout the country.

Cherry Hill was not immune. Earlier this week, the JFCS said it was serving 155 families in need — a 35 percent increase since Nov. 1. The organization is seeking donations of nonperishable kosher food, supermarket gift cards and more to sustain families through the holiday season.

Despite the 43-day government shutdown ending Wednesday, some states are still waiting for SNAP benefits to be restored. New Jersey issued full November SNAP benefits last Friday and doesn't expect any further disruptions.

Click here for more info on Cherry Hill's Thanksgiving food drive.