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GARDNER COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE: Saturday November 15th from 9am to 11:30am at Price Chopper, Walmart, and Hannaford. In addition, Hannaford on Sunday November 16th from 9am to 11:30am.
Gardner City Council and The Senior Center/AARP Join Forces for Community Food Drive
Gardner City Councilors Judy Mack and Dana Heath as well as Gardner Senior Center Director Mike Ellis have joined forces to hold a Community Food Drive to benefit the Gardner CAC Food Pantry on Saturday November 15th from 9am to 11:30am at Price Chopper, Walmart, and Hannaford. In addition, Hannaford on Sunday November 16th from 9am to 11:30am.
Items Needed:
| Canned Fruit | Canned Vegetables | Granola Bars |
| Peanut Butter | Baking Mixes | Fruit Snacks |
| Cookies | Ramen packs or cups | Juice Boxes |
| Crackers including Gluten free | Pasta – all types and Canned Spaghetti Sauce | Rice |
| Applesauce | Canned Pasta | Spices / Cooking Oils |
| Jelly | Instant Mashed Potatoes | Cranberry Sauce |
| Pudding Cups | Gravy Mixes | Canned Soups |
Cash and gift card donations are also appreciated. The Gardner CAC also has an online secure donation link, CLICK HERE. Councilor Judy Mack told us that “Ms Meehan at the CAC is very excited by this project as the need is currently greater than usual especially with the upcoming holidays“. The Senior Center/AARP are staffing Hannaford for the 2 days. Gardner City Council members will be covering Walmart and Price Chopper on Saturday.