WOW’s Thanksgiving Food Drive has grown to become the largest single-day food drive benefitting Metropolitan Ministries. That is a point of pride in our communities and this year, as Metropolitan Ministries works to provide relief for victims of our recent hurricanes, our support is more important than ever to ensure no family goes hungry this holiday season.
Below is everything you need to know to take part in this year’s drive
When: Sunday, November 24. Donation pick-up begins at 1 p.m.
Where: Participating communities include Westchase, Highland Park, Mandolin, South Hampton, Tree Tops, Windsor Place, Westchester, West Hampton, Westwood Lakes and Waterchase.
What is needed: Listed at the bottom of this post is a suggested shopping list. Whether you can contribute one item or the whole meal, your donations matter. Any non-perishable items will be accepted. If you are donating from your pantry, please just check expiration dates.
How to donate: On Nov. 24, simply place your donations at the end of your driveway or by your mailbox before 1 p.m. Our team of volunteers will distribute reminder flyers the weekend before the drive. Please attach those to your donations. Please do not leave donations in alleys. If you are donating a frozen turkey, please put donations out as close to 1 p.m. as possible. Our team of volunteers will drive by to pick up your donations.
Where to drop off donations early: If you are leaving town and would like to donate early, you can drop your donations at the following locations. Please attached this flyer and write the name of your neighborhood and subdivision at the top so your donation will be added to your neighborhood’s collection count.
- 10004 Bridgeton Drive in The Bridges. Donation bin by front door.
- Westchase Recreation Center, 9791 Westchase Dr., 9 a.m.-9 p.m. M-F; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.
- Eagles Golf Course Club House, 16101 Nine Eagles Dr., 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.
Suggested Shopping list:
1 frozen turkey
2 cans of fruit
2 cans of yams
2 cans of soup
1 bag or box of stuffing mix
5 cans of vegetables
2 cans of beans
1 can or box of potatoes
1 can of cranberry sauce
1 can or packet of gravy
1 box of cake or dessert mix
1 bag of rice
1 box of mac n cheese
1 box of cereal
