WHAT: Wayside is asking for your help this Thanksgiving to provide resources of nutritious food to families who are struggling this holiday.

WHY: With generous help from the community,

Wayside Food Rescue collected and distributed 1000 turkeys in 2008.

In Cumberland County this year alone, the number of households needing help in providing food for their families is up 30% from 2008.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

From now until November 16th, work with your friends and co-workers to buy frozen turkeys or gift cards valued at $25, $35, $40, or $50 that Wayside Food Rescue can use to buy turkeys.

Please call ahead to arrange a time on Monday, November 16 to drop-off turkeys and/or gift cards at Wayside.

To drop at the Soup Kitchen at 252 Oxford Street, please call Steve: 712.7747.

To drop at the Food Rescue Warehouse at 135 Walton Street, please call Jake: 317.6561.

Please call Wayside Food Rescue for a pick-up if you have a large quantity of turkeys!

Please help us to help those in need of a little help in providing a bountiful and joyous Thanksgiving Dinner!