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Thanksgiving Food Drive


Monday through Friday, 11/14-11/17, the PTA will be collecting non-perishable foods to donate to Bread for the City as they help nourish DC residents living with low income this holiday season. A list of suggested food donations is below.

The PTA will also be collecting Safeway/ Giant gift cards during this time to help out local families and families at our sister schools.

Food drive collection bins will be in the kiss and go loop during morning drop off. Thank you for your generosity and support!

-Giant or Safeway gift cards in any amount
-canned or dry beans
-peanut/ other nut butters
-rolled oats
-canned fruit in juice (not syrup)
-low/no sodium canned vegetables
-low-sodium soups, broth or stock
-canned tuna or chicken in water
-brown rice
-quinoa
-unsalted nuts and seeds
-shelf stable milk and milk substitutes
-whole grain pasta
-low-sodium pasta sauce
-popcorn kernels (not microwave popcorn)
-canned stews
-unsweetened applesauce
-whole grain, low-sugar cold cereals
-olive or canola oil
-canned tomatoes
-dried fruits, no sugar added
-honey

Earlier Event: November 12
Bingo Night - Grades PEP-2
Later Event: November 14
Martha’s Table Collection