Yankee Homecoming Food Drive 2024
Let’s Make 2024 the Most Successful Drive Ever!
As we gear up for another unforgettable Yankee Homecoming (YHC), we invite you to join us in supporting our community through the YHC Food Drive. This year, more than ever, we are committed to making a significant impact by helping those in need. Let’s come together and make 2024 the most successful drive ever!
Support Our Community with Your Donations
In collaboration with local food pantries, we aim to provide essential support to our community members facing challenging times. Donation bins are conveniently located at the following Dunkin’ locations: State Street, Port Plaza, and the Rotary, as well as at the Newburyport Bank in the Market Basket Plaza. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Dunkin’ and Newburyport Bank, both long-time supporters of YHC and Newburyport, for their invaluable assistance with these collections.
Throughout YHC, we will partner with different food banks each week to ensure that those most in need receive the necessary support. We encourage everyone who can help to donate the much-needed items listed below. YHC will provide collection boxes for easy drop-off, and we will arrange for the timely delivery of all items to the designated food pantry of the week.
Current Food Pantry Needs
Pasta
- Macaroni or other shaped pasta
Soups
- Progresso
- Ramen Noodles
Vegetables
- Baked Beans
- Black Beans
- Garbanzo / Chick Peas
- White Beans
Pantry Staples
- Dry beans (varieties)
- Rice (White or Brown)
Baking/Cake Mix
- Pancake Mix
Fruit
- Canned Cranberry Sauce
- Jelly
Raisins/Craisins
Cereals
- Boxes of Name Brand Cereal
Meat/Fish
- Canned Salmon
Miscellaneous
- Mayonnaise
- Jelly (Grape/Strawberry, etc.)
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Veggies
- Boxed dinners (mac & cheese)
How You Can Help
We are committed to providing basic needs for some of the most vulnerable members of our community during these difficult times, and we deeply appreciate any help you can give. Your donations, whether food items or monetary, will make a significant difference.
If you would like to send a monetary donation to be divided among our partnering food pantries, please click the donate button below. All donations will be evenly distributed between:
- Pettengill House
- The Salvation Army
- First Parish Church of Newbury Community Food Pantry
- Our Neighbor’s Table
Thank you for your support and generosity. Together, we can make a positive impact and ensure that no one in our community goes hungry. Let’s make this Yankee Homecoming Food Drive the best one yet!