The Care Center’s 7th Annual Food for Hope Thanksgiving Giveaway is happening Saturday, November 21! We’ll be distributing 100,000 pounds of food, with free Thanksgiving boxes that include meat, fresh fruits and vegetables, and nonperishable items. Pickups will be available in Rockaway and Montclair.

If you or someone you know could use a little extra help this Thanksgiving, register for a free box and help us spread the word!

Donate

Give a monetary donation or donate a turkey to help a family in need this Thanksgiving.* Every gift makes a difference.

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Serve

Volunteer your time to help pack and distribute Thanksgiving boxes on the day of the drive.

Sign Up to Serve
Host a Food Drive

There are simple ways to partner with us to help bring hope to families in need—like hosting your own food drive at your school or workplace.

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*You can donate at any time, but if you’d like your donation to directly benefit the food drive, kindly donate by Nov. 15.

2026 Thanksgiving Food Drive Locations

Christ Church (Rockaway Campus)
140 Green Pond Road
Rockaway, NJ 07866
Register at Rockaway
Montclair High School
146 Midland Ave.
Montclair, NJ 07042
Register at Montclair
Every gift of $50 can pay for a family of four to receive a Thanksgiving box!

Most Needed Items

  • Turkeys
  • Chickens
  • 100% Apple Juice, 64 oz.
  • Jellied Cranberry Sauce (can)
  • Mac & Cheese (7-oz. box)
  • Green Beans, 14.5 oz.
  • Canned Yams, 40 oz.
  • Pasta Sauce, 24 oz.
  • Pasta (penne or ziti), 16 oz.
  • Stuffing Mix, 6 oz.
  • White Rice, 32 oz. (2 lbs.)
  • Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, 8.5 oz.
  • Brownie Mix, 18 oz.
  • Apples
  • Potatoes

About the Food for HOPE Pantry

Our Food for HOPE pantry provides year-round food support to families in need across New Jersey. We’re committed to fighting food insecurity with dignity and compassion.

For locations, hours, and to sign up for recurring support, please visit the link below.

Food for HOPE Pantry