Greater than 1,000 baskets filled with Thanksgiving dinner fixings had been distributed to needy households by RISE final yr, and with the vacation lower than one month away, demand for baskets has not diminished.
That’s why RISE, which is a non-public, nonprofit social service company serving residents of Hightstown and East Windsor, is asking for assist from the neighborhood to fill not less than 1,000 Thanksgiving baskets.
Donors ought to drop off meals on the RISE Thrift Retailer at 114 Rogers Ave. in Hightstown Borough by Nov. 18. It’s open Monday by means of Saturday between 10 a.m. and seven p.m., and on Sunday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
“RISE delivered greater than 1,000 Thanksgiving turkeys and baskets of fixings to households in our neighborhood final yr. We anticipate the have to be even higher within the midst of an financial downturn and monetary instability for a lot of households,” stated Leslie Koppel, RISE’s government director.
“RISE has a purpose of gathering sufficient turkeys and non-perishable meals objects to fill 1,000 baskets in order that every one among our neighbors is given the chance to take pleasure in a Thanksgiving celebration with their family members,” Koppel stated.
RISE is asking donors to drop off turkeys, gravy, stuffing and greens, akin to yams, potatoes, carrots, onions and squash to fill these baskets, she stated. Cranberry sauce and muffin mixes are also on the checklist.
Whereas meals for Thanksgiving baskets is appreciated, the necessity to feed households doesn’t finish after the vacation, she stated. Pasta and pasta sauce, rice, cereal, oatmeal, cans of fish or tuna, beans and soup are wanted. Rooster or turkey broth and canned or dried fruit are also wanted.
Koppel stated private hygiene objects are also appreciated – cleaning soap, bathe gel, shampoo and conditioner, toothpaste, deodorant, razors, child provides, diapers and wipes.
For donors who would favor to make a monetary contribution, they might achieve this by mailing checks made payable to RISE. The checks ought to be despatched to RISE, P.O. Field 88, Hightstown, NJ 08520.
Every greenback raised would purchase 5 meals, Koppel stated.
For extra info on RISE and the Thanksgiving meals drive is accessible at www.njrise.org/Thanksgiving.
