Thanksgiving Meal Collections Underway At Manchester High School

MANCHESTER, NJ — Manchester Township High School’s Helping Hands for Hunger initiative is hoping for community support in its annual fundraising efforts to make sure Manchester families in need have a decent Thanksgiving.

The initiative aims to support Manchester school district families in need. It started 14 years ago during the Thanksgiving season.

In order to try to meet demand, the Manchester High School is looking for gift card donations from the community to help purchase the perishable food items needed to complete the Helping Hands for Hunger donation meal baskets.

"Each year schools and clubs across the district participate in supporting Helping Hands for Hunger with nonperishable donations that provide school families in need confidential support through meal baskets for the Thanksgiving season," said Sarah Thiffault, Manchester High School vice principal.

"In order for us to purchase perishable items such as turkeys and the baking ingredients used by the high school’s culinary arts students who provide fresh, baked goods to each family, we are hoping for community support through gift card donations," she said.

The Helping Hands for Hunger baskets will be filled and assembled by district students then distributed Thanksgiving week.

Gift card donations made by local community businesses, organizations, and individuals are appreciated and welcome to be made on or before Monday, Nov. 14. Please contact Thiffault at sthiffault@mtschools.org for further information and to coordinate to make your donation.