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In a time when many families are faced with economic uncertainty, the holidays can be difficult. Countless families in our community, possibly even your next door neighbor, will struggle to put food on the table. As a community organization, Ridley United Soccer Club will be doing its part to help those in need this holiday season. On Sunday, November 15th we will be holding our annual Players Banquet. As we all gather to honor our children for a successful season, let’s take a moment to think of those in the community who are not able to afford such luxuries. We would like to ask each family to bring a non-perishable food item to the Players Banquet to be added to our food collection. All food items gathered will be donated to the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry located in Prospect Park. Loaves and Fishes is a vital and active endeavor that serves nearly 12,000 individuals each year, providing in excess of 180,000 meals. Loaves and Fishes pack boxes of food that provide three meals a day for eight days for every member of a family. These are nutritionally balanced boxes, containing fruits, vegetables, starches, soups, cereal, canned meats, fresh meats, and a variety of other products as they are available. Every contribution helps and no donation is insignificant.
Just one can of vegetables or one box of cereal
can make the difference to a family who would otherwise Food containers will be available at the Players Banquet for all donations. If you are unable to attend the Players Banquet but are still interested in making a food contribution, please contact Meredith Adams at Meredith.Adams@siemens.com ALTHOUGH ALL NON-PERISHABLE FOODS WILL BE ACCEPTED, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE PREFERRED ITEMS FOR COLLECTION: CANNED APPLESAUCE SPAM BEEF OR TURKEY STEW BAGS OF RICE BOXES OF SIDE DISHES 1 LB SPAGHETTI BOXES TOMATO PRODUCTS, SOUPS PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY (NO GLASS) OATMEAL CANNED POTATOES CRACKERS CANNED CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS CANNED PASTA (RAVIOLI, MEATBALLS, ETC.) TOILET TISSUE SOAP / SHAMPOO DEODORANT |
