Annual Mendham Food Drive Returns As SNAP Pause Looms

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MENDHAM, NJ — Returning this weekend for the sixth year in a row is the annual Drakewick Halloween Food Drive, and it couldn’t be coming at a better time.

With SNAP benefits set to cease on Saturday, food banks across the state are working with officials and residents to make sure those in need are fed.

On Friday and Saturday, a DPW trailer will be parked at the corner of Walsingham Road and Trimingham Court (by the pond) for the collection of donations. Collections will go to the Interfaith Food Pantry.

See a list of most-needed items below:

• Turkey, Turkey Breast, Ham, or Large Chicken
• Instant Mashed Potatoes
• Stuffing
• Turkey Gravy (no glass jars please)
• Cranberry Sauce
• Canned Yams or Sweet Potatoes
• Hearty Soup
• Canned Vegetables (corn, peas, green beans)
• Apple, Cranberry, Grape (100% fruit juice, 64 oz.)
• Muffin or Roll Mix
• Brownie Mix or Cake Mix and Icing
• Coffee, Tea, Hot Cocoa Mix
• Fresh Potatoes, Yams, Onions, Apples and Oranges

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