Drive-Thru Food Collection Coming To Clark This Holiday Season

CLARK, NJ — Clark Township is hosting a drive-thru food collection this holiday season to help local community members in need.

The Township is asking those who are able to donate to pick up a few extra items from the wish-list below the next time you are shopping and leave them in the trunk of your car.

Then on Saturday, Dec. 10, residents are encouraged to drive into the horseshoe driveway in front of the Municipal Building, open your trunks and town volunteers will remove your donations.

The drive-thru will take place between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at 430 Westfield Avenue.

Those unable to attend on that day, can drop donations in the boxes in the lobby of the Municipal Building by Friday, Dec. 9 at 3:00 p.m.

St. Joseph Social Service Center is requesting the following non-perishable items:

• canned tuna and salmon
• beans (dry or canned low sodium)
• shelf-stable milk
• nut butters
• canned or dried fruit (no added sugar)
• whole grain pasta
• whole grain cereal
• oatmeal
• brown rice
• barley
• pasta sauce

More information can be found on the town's website.

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