AWCA Volunteer Services invites you to a FRIENDSGIVING! Please join us for Happy Hour to put together Thanksgiving Baskets for Thrive.

In light of the recent government shutdown and the end of SNAP benefits, many families in our community are struggling to put food on the table. To lend a helping hand, the Volunteer Services committee would like to support Thrive to provide a Thanksgiving meal to its' clients experiencing challenges including food insecurity.

Please donate the following item(s) and/or a $15 Giant Food Gift Card* to buy a Protein for a Thanksgiving meal between Monday, November 10th - Thursday, November 20th.

On Thursday, November 20th, Ellen Sher invites all AWCA members to a Happy Hour at her house to put together Thanksgiving baskets. A member of Thrive will be there to tell us more about the services they offer in the community, and to personally thank you for your generosity.

We are truly thankful for our community and appreciate your generosity and committment to making a difference this Thanksgiving!

Here's the list of requested food items:

• Brown Gravy Mix

• Chicken Stuffing Mix

• Cornbread Stuffing Mix

• Box of Shells and Cheese

• Canned Cut Green Beans

• French Fried Onions

• Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup

• Hawaiian Sweet Rolls

• Evaporated Milk

• Chicken Broth

• Can of Carrots

• Russet Potatoes

• Can of Cranberry Sauce

• Canned 100% Pure Pumpkin

If you are unable to make the November 20th event, AWCA will still be able to accept contributions!

Please leave all food donations on Ellen Sher's porch, starting Monday, Nov. 10th. Giant Gift Cards* and/or checks may be put in Ellen's mail slot on the front porch. Please Venmo @Ariel-Blessed (last 4- 8267) or make checks payable to Ariel Blessed and she will purchase the Giant GCs for distribution. Checks may also be mailed to Ellen's house.