Kerrie Joyce 
The Hoboken Shelter put out a call earlier this week asking for Hoboken residents to consider donating their free turkeys this holiday season, as many grocery stores offer special deals and promotions on the turkeys. Many food pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens host no-cost Thanksgiving meals for those experiencing food or housing insecurity. Since the colder months are a time of additional need at local community centers, those who are able to donate extra holiday meal supplies can review this list of locations accepting donations in Hudson County. Read on to learn where to donate and what is being accepted.
This is a growing list, email [email protected] with any additional Thanksgiving food drives.
Community Food Bank of New Jersey Annual Turkey Drive | Multiple Locations
Using the map tool on Community Food Bank’s website, users can find locations and times to donate turkeys. The drive will take place November 22nd and November 23rd at partnering grocery stores including the Acme located at 125 18th Street in Jersey City.
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Hoboken Food Pantry | 1301 Washington Street, Hoboken
The Hoboken Food Pantry will be distributing Thanksgiving food items on Friday, November 21st and accepting donations the day prior to distribution. On Thursday, November 20th, the pantry will have donation drop-off hours from 9AM-11AM.
Hoboken Shelter | 300 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken
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The Hoboken Shelter is accepting turkey and chicken donations throughout the holiday season. The shelter informed its neighbors that holiday promotional deals at grocery stores, including ShopRite, allow for customers to earn free turkeys. For people who end up with more food than they need, the shelter politely suggests to consider donating poultry. Donations are accepted Monday – Sunday from 9AM – 9PM.
Team Walker Learning Center | 373 Communipaw Avenue, Jersey City
The Team Walker Learning Center is hosting its annual turkey drive on Monday, November 24th. The organization is currently accepting canned goods and monetary donations that will be put towards turkey donations.
Wolfpack Thanksgiving Food Drive | 180 9th Street, Jersey City
The Hudson County Explore Middle School will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items until Tuesday, November 25th. Accepted items include canned goods, rice, pasta, cereal, and more. All items collected in the drive will be donated to the Hudson County Food Pantry.
3 Acres | 400 Claremont Avenue, Jersey City
The 3 Acres apartment building is hosting a Thanksgiving food drive this holiday season and is accepting donations until Monday, November 24th. Pantry staples and canned goods can be left in the Leaves of Love donation box.
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