Postal Carriers Holding Food Drive Around Ocean City

OCEAN CITY, N.J. — Letter carriers across the country will be collecting food for families in need on Saturday, May 11. Carriers ask that Ocean City residents collect and bag non-perishable food items to put near their mailboxes for May 11 pickup.

All food will be donated to the Ocean City Ecumenical Council Community Food Cupboard. Please do not include items that have expired or are in glass containers.

Volunteers are needed to help unload trucks and weigh, sort and shelve items. Students needing community services hours are welcome. For more information and to confirm attendance, call Dottie Cianci at 609-398-5563.

Recommended items include:

• Canned meats
• Canned vegetables
• Cans of fruit
• Cans of soup
• Cereal
• Tuna
• Cans of tomatoes
• Macaroni-and-cheese
• Cans of ravioli, Spaghetti O's
• Pork and beans
• Ramen noodles
• Individual packets of dry milk
• Juice
• Jelly
• Peanut butter
• Jello/pudding mix
• Crackers
• Rice

Microwavable items are also needed, including:

• Mac-and-cheese
• Ravioli, Spaghetti O's, lasagna
• Cups of soup
• Microwave soups
• Microwave rice
• Hormel microwave meals

Laundry detergent, dish detergent, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toilet paper and paper towel are also requested.

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