Lawrence Boy Scouts to Collect Food for the Needy

Editor's Note: The following is a news release issued by Boy Scout Troop 28 of Lawrence Township.

With demand at record levels and the holiday season upon us, boys from Boy Scout Troop 28 of Lawrence will be on hand Sunday, Nov. 13, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., to collect donations of non-perishable foodstuffs from generous patrons of Pennington Quality Markets, located on Route 31, Pennington.

As demand outpaces supply, community organizations continue to report shortages at their food pantries, and Troop 28 encourages those who can, to donate an item or more to the troop’s annual food drive effort. 

Items to consider include holiday meal fixings such as stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, gravy, canned or jarred vegetables and mashed potato mix. Also needed are peanut butter, jelly or jam, canned tuna, soups and stews, rice, tomato sauce, macaroni and cheese and cereal.

Look for Troop 28 scouts in uniform who will assist you with your donation.

Join Troop 28 in helping make the holidays brighter for local families in need of assistance. All items collected will go toward feeding less fortunate friends and neighbors.

What: Food Drive - Boy Scout Troop 28 of Lawrence 

When: Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Pennington Quality Market, Route 31, Pennington, New Jersey