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Here Are Chester, Mendham '12 Days Of Giving' Drop Off Sites
Morris County's Democratic Women's and LGBTQ+ Caucuses are co-hosting a food pantry drive. Here are their countywide drop off sites so far.
MENDHAM, NJ — The Morris County Democratic Women’s and LGBTQ+ caucuses are co-hosting their second yearly drive, supporting independent food pantries within Morris County.
The drive starts on Dec. 1 and runs through Dec. 12 as part of the caucuses' “12 Days of Giving” collections, with contactless drop-off sites throughout Morris County, including 200 Old Chester Road in Chester and 22 Brockden Drive in Mendham.
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See the full list of drop off sites in the image below so far, with sites additionally in Denville, Madison, Morris Plains, Morristown, Morris Township, Mountain Lakes, Parsippany, Pompton Plains, Randolph and Towaco; and more coming soon.
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The groups are collecting non-perishable foods, toiletries and household items, including:
- Boxes of macaroni and cheese
- Canned meats and fish (highest priority item)
- Canned fruit and applesauce
- Canned vegetables
- Canned and dried beans
- Canned tomatoes
- Cooking oils
- Hot and cold breakfast items and cereals
- Pancake mixes and syrups
- Powdered milk
- Peanut butter
- Ketchup, mayo and mustard
- Pasta
- Pasta sauce
- Boxed and canned potatoes
- Rice and side dishes
- Bags of white rice
- Snack foods
- Paper towels
- Toilet paper
- Tissues
- Napkins
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Soap
- Shampoos
- Conditioners
- Bleach
- Laundry detergent
- Cleaning Wipes
Mendham Township Committeewoman Amalia Duarte said the 2020 drive lifted the spirits of more than 500 families who benefitted.
"Unfortunately, rising food prices have only made the problem of food insecurity worse, Duarte said in a news release from Morris County Democratic Women's Caucus. "I encourage those who can give to share their own good fortune with others who are experiencing difficulties. A donation of any amount of food items is appreciated.”
For collection sites updates and more information visit www.mcdwomenscaucus.org/new-events.
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