Greenwich High School Hosting Virtual Thanksgiving Food Drive

Press release from Greenwich Public Schools:

Nov. 2, 2020

To help those less fortunate in our community, the GHS Roots & Shoots Club, GHS Neighbor to
Neighbor Club, and GHS Assistant Deans, have set a goal to raise $10,000 to provide Thanksgiving
meals to over 100 families in our Greenwich community.

Through our continued partnership with the Greenwich Social Services Holiday Aide program, this
year’s 10th annual Thanksgiving Food Drive will be a VIRTUAL EVENT and will run from October
30th through November 15th.

Please consider making a monetary donation by clicking this link to our MYSCHOOLBUCKS online
fundraising site.

If you are looking to make a monetary donation that is not online and would like a letter of
contribution, please make checks available to the “Greenwich High School (GHS)” and in the
memo line, please write “Thanksgiving Fundraiser.” Checks can be delivered to Ms. Foster in
Student Activities. Student Activities can also accept credit cards for donations.

Please note: Non-perishable items CANNOT be accepted at GHS this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Looking to donate items? See the note below.

FOOD DONATIONS - Drop off at Neighbor to Neighbor

Any physical food donations can be dropped off directly at or local Neighbor to Neighbor Food Pantry @ 248 E. Putnam Ave. For more information, visit their website about weekly pick drop off events:

- Tuesday 9am-11am (drive thru) located across the street from St. Catherine of Siena Parish
on Riverside Ave – Hosted by the St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes Parish – Social Justice
Committee
- Thursday 10am-12pm (drive thru) located in the parking lot of St. Paul’s Church in
Riverside

Please consider donating healthy foods that are low-sodium and high in protein.

Expired foods cannot be accepted.

❏ mashed potatoes
❏ yams/sweet potatoes
❏ stuf
ing
❏ cranberry sauce
❏ gravy
❏ tomato sauce
❏ pasta
❏ canned pumpkin
❏ canned fruits and vegetables
❏ cornbread or other bread mixes
❏ peanut butter and other nuts/nut butters
❏ dried beans, lentils, tuna, or other healthy proteins
❏ baby food
❏ boxed desserts and snack items such as protein bars
❏ breakfast items such as oatmeal and whole-grain cereals

Want to help? If you or anyone you know who would like to help with this incredible endeavor please contact GHS Roots & Shoots Club Advisor Kathleen Mendez at kathleen_mendez@greenwich.k12.ct.us or Karen Foster in GHS Student Activities at karen_foster@greenwich.k12.ct.us

We are looking forward to another generous season of kindness and giving!

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