NBC Connecticut is Connecting You to Joy with our annual Food Drive, on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. until noon.
This year we will collecting donations at the Big Y in Manchester, and near the XFINITY store in the Groton Square Shopping Center in Groton. Food and monetary donations collected will support Connecticut Foodshare and Connecticut Food Bank. Frozen turkeys, non-perishable food items, and monetary donations will be accepted. Every $10 you donate can provide 25 meals to a neighbor in need. Let’s make sure nobody is hungry this holiday season. In addition to frozen turkeys, non-perishable Thanksgiving items include:
• Canned Vegetables
• Dry Stuffing Mix
• Cranberry Sauce
• Canned or Powdered Gravy
• Instant Mashed Potatoes
Items needed year-round:
• 100% Fruit Juice
• Canned Vegetables and Fruits
• Chunky Soups & Beef Stew
• Macaroni & Cheese
• Peanut Butter
• Powdered Milk
• Rice
• Canned Beans
• Pasta & Sauce
• Sugar free, gluten free, low sodium and no salt items
• Canned tuna and meats
Big Y Manchester is located at 234 Tolland Turnpike, Manchester
XFINITY Store Groton is located at 220 CT-12, Groton