The MLK Student Council will be holding our annual Thanksgiving food drive to help families within our own school community celebrate the spirit of the season. This year, we are suggesting non-perishable food items for each grade level to donate. In addition to non-perishable food items, this year we will also be accepting cash donations, Walmart, Target, or ShopRite Gift Cards. All cash donations will be used to either purchase more food items or will be used towards additional Gift Cards for the families. We will begin collecting donations on Monday, October 27th, through Wednesday, November 12th. Students should bring all items to their classes in a bag, and a Student Council representative will pick them up each morning.
Thank you in advance for your generosity, and we wish you and your families a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving!
Suggested donations
Kindergarten: cranberry sauce, gravy (in a can or packet)
First Grade: desserts - cake mix and icing, brownie mix, corn bread mix, mini marshmallows
Second Grade: boxed dishes - stuffing, potatoes, sweet potatoes, pasta
Third and Fourth Grade: canned vegetables - corn, yams, green beans, etc., applesauce
Fifth Grade: canned soups - cream of mushroom, cream of chicken, chicken noodle, etc.
*Please note that we can NOT accept any donations packaged in glass.
**If you are interested in donating a turkey (or other protein) for our local families in need, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Mrs. Meisner (MLK’s nurse) at 732-452-2980 ext. 2