DART's Stuff the Bus Thanksgiving Food Drive was at the Dover ACME Nov. 10, where local groups, schools, individuals, and companies stopped by to drop off non-perishables for the Food Bank of Delaware.
Drew McCaskey, marketing manager, said last year the campaign brought in 9.6 tons of donations, which was their second-best intake. “There are so many people who have used the food bank in the past who want to give back,” he said.
Below is a list of other ways to give, and help for those who need it.
Nov. 11 through Nov. 17
The Lake Forest High School Student Council is sponsoring the 1st Battle of the Belly this week. All Lake Forest schools are competing to see who can raise the most pounds of canned and non-perishable food this week (South had a food drive last week, so they will not participate.) All of the food will be donated to the food pantry in Harrington. The class in each school who collects the most food will get a prize, and the school collecting the most food will earn a trophy.
Nov. 25 through Dec. 1
Thanksgiving dinner from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, at Milford Church of the Nazarene, across from the bowling alley. Call the church to register, and include names and number of people attending. Dinner is free. To register, call 422-7489.
Thanksgiving meal of turkey, stuffing, vegetables and dessert, take out or eat in, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Milford Church of God Youth Center, 501 N. Walnut St., Milford. Dinner is free, and sponsored by Hearts Unlimited. For more information, call Richie or Mayra at 430-1813 or 430-1512.
Ongoing
Toys for Joy: Hearts Unlimited is collecting new toys for needy children. All proceeds and toys will go to Ronald McDonald House, hospitals, shelters, churches and families in need. Toys can be dropped off through Dec. 24 at Milford Church of God, 105 N.E. Front St., Milford, or they may be picked up. For more information, call Richie or Mayra at 430-1813 or 430-1512.
Catholic Charities Inc. of the Diocese of Wilmington is collecting new and gently used coats and blankets through January. Donated goods will be distributed through Catholic Charities’ voucher programs in Wilmington, Milton and Maryland. Items should be washed or dry cleaned before being donated. Tax receipts are available for donations. Donors can bring coats and blankets to 1155 Walker Road, Dover, or call the location at 674-1600 for more information. Staff will accept donations between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, visit www.cdow.org.
