Ridgecrest Thanksgiving food drive needs food

Needed: food

From the Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association

What are you having for dinner on Thursday?

With so many hungry families, we are sad to report that just one day before Thanksgiving, and we have only collected 27 pounds for the Ridgecrest Neighborhood Annual Food Drive for Hope Link.

(Last year we collected close to 600 pounds) This year's Ridgecrest Food Drive for HopeLink runs through December 31.

Please take your donations to Café Aroma, 509 NE 165th - in the Ridgecrest Neighborhood. Call to make sure they are open before you take food there on Thanksgiving or the day after - hours may vary from normal schedule. 206-440-0690.

Current greatest needs:
Cooking oil, Flour, Sugar, Gravy Mixes, Canned Pumpkin, Stuffing, Salad Dressing, Boxed or Instant Mashed Potatoes.

Other non-perishables:
Canned tuna, Pasta and Rice, Cereal, Canned fruit and Tomato Products, Peanut Butter, Soup, Canned Vegetables, Juice, Canned Meals (Chili, stew, ravioli), Beans and Lentils.

Also accepting:
Personal care items like, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, lotions, diapers, etc
Pet Food is also needed

Thanks ahead of time for your generosity.