Princeton Patch Will Hold a Food Drive to Benefit Crisis Ministry

Princeton Patch is pleased to annouce that we're partnering with for a food drive to be held outside McCaffrey's Supermarket in the on Saturday, Nov. 12. 

At a time when people are struggling to make ends meet, Crisis Ministry helps our neighbors with hunger prevention, homelessness prevention and workforce training. 

The goal on Nov. 12 is to "Stuff the Truck" with food to go directly to stock Crisis Ministry's food pantries in Princeton and Trenton and serve residents across Mercer County.

To see how Crisis Ministry makes a difference in people's lives, view the YouTube video attached to this article (look to the right).

We hope you will join us on Nov. 12. Donate one item or donate a bag of food, everything counts!

Preferred donation items include:

• Canned proteins (tuna, salmon, chicken, chili) ˆ  
• Shelf-stable milk (like Parmalat) ˆ  
• Peanut butter ˆ  
• Canned potatoes ˆ  
• Cans of fruit, low-fructose ˆ  
• Hot cereal (oatmeal, grits, cream of wheat) ˆ  
• Small/medium box of cold cereal ˆ  
• 1–2 lbs. pasta ˆ  
• Boxed macaroni and cheese ˆ  
• 2 lbs. rice ˆ  1 lb. dried beans ˆ  
• honey (plastic container) 

Low-sodium and low-sugar foods are especially appreciated and cans should be #303 size or 12-16 oz. No glass containers please.