Thanksgiving Food Drive To Benefit Monmouth County Charities

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — For the ninth year, IMA Medical Care & Primary Care is set to host its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive to support local families during the upcoming holiday season.

The annual drive will run from Wednesday, Nov. 4 through Wednesday, Nov. 18 and will collect non-perishable food items to benefit two Monmouth County non-profit organizations: Middletown Helps Its Own and Lunch Break.

IMA’s Thanksgiving Food Drive aims to ensure that every local resident can enjoy a traditional holiday meal.

All collected donations will be distributed directly to the two organizations to assemble Thanksgiving food baskets and boxes for families in need across Middletown and the greater Monmouth County area.

Suggested Donations:

• Canned vegetables (corn, green beans, yams)
• Cranberry sauce and gravy (jars or cans)
• Boxed stuffing mix and instant mashed potatoes
• Canned soups, broths, and stews
• Macaroni and cheese, pasta, and rice
• Non-perishable dessert mixes

"Our annual holiday food drive is a vital tradition that allows us to give back to the community we serve," said Dr. Brendan J. Mulholland of IMA. "We are proud to partner once again with Middletown Helps Its Own and Lunch Break."

"Both organizations work tirelessly year-round to provide food and services to Monmouth County neighbors in need, and your donations will directly help them fill plates and bring hope to hundreds of our neighbors this Thanksgiving," Mulholland continued.

Donations can be dropped off at the following IMA office locations during office hours:

• Family Practice of Middletown (18 Leonardville Road, Middletown)
• Hazlet Family Care (3253 Route 35, Hazlet)
• Red Bank Family Medicine (35 Gilbert Street S, Tinton Falls)
• Red Bank Family Medicine (231 Maple Avenue, Red Bank)
• Red Bank Medical (175 Patterson Avenue, Shrewsbury)
• River Road Primary Care (569 River Road, Fair Haven)
• IMA Medical Care Shrewsbury (1026 Broad Street, Shrewsbury)
• IMA Medical Care Middletown (363 Route 36, Port Monmouth)