The Pentucket National Honor Society (NHS) is holding its first food drive of the year in collaboration with Our Neighbors Table (ONT!
Throughout the month of February, there will be collection boxes all around the high school. These boxes will be in some classrooms, in front of the main office, in the hallways, etc. and the goal is to collect food and toiletry items to donate to ONT.
Background of Our Neighbor’s Table
Our Neighbor’s Table is a non-profit organization located in Amesbury MA that aids those who face food insecurity. ONT provides multiple different services, from free food markets to community meals. ONT’s mission is stated as: “Hunger comes in many forms. Our Neighbors’ Table is committed to establishing a community that provides for the whole person with nourishing food, kindness, and dignity.”
ONT’s values are:
- Service with dignity
- Community
- Respect
- Quality
- Confidentiality
ONT’s vision is stated as: “It is the vision of Our Neighbors’ Table that we may alleviate food insecurity in our region by providing reliable, community-based access to food for all residents.”
To learn more or to get involved with Our Neighbors Table click this link!
What to bring in:
The following items are being collected:
It is absolutely vital that any items brought in must not be expired.
Food:
- Soup (Tomato, Chicken Noodle, Low Sodium)
- Canned Meals (Ravioli, Beef Stew, Chili, Spaghetti and Meatballs)
- Cereal
- Gluten-Free non-perishables
- Juice Boxes
- Canned Food (Meat/Fish, Fruits, Vegetables, Baked Beans)
- Individually Wrapped Snacks (Granola Bars, Chips, etc.)
Toiletries:
- Bars of Soap
- Shampoo
- Feminine Pads
- Diapers
- Incontinence Supplies
- Hand Soap
- Laundry Detergent
- Dish Detergent
- Baby Wipes
ONT’s mission is extremely inspiring and the services they provide are vital to many people’s lives and health. Please consider donating and giving back to your community by bringing items to the collection points around Pentucket!
