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The Community YMCA Sponsoring Food Collection for Lunch Break

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The Community YMCA is helping to ensure a happy Thanksgiving for families in need by collecting food donations for Lunch Break in Red Bank.

Join us in helping others by donating the following non-perishable items:

Canned beans, dry beans and lentils
Canned fruits and vegetables
Canned soups, stews, chili, tuna fish, chicken
Cereals
Coffee, tea, juices
Macaroni and cheese, mashed potato mixes, rice mixes and stuffing
Mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard and vegetable oil
Pasta and sauces
Peanut butter and jelly
Salad dressings
Seasoning and spices including salt, pepper, garlic powder, lemon pepper, basil, oregano, etc.
Small individual portions of apple sauce, pudding, snacks and juices

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Items can be dropped off now through Friday, November 22 at the following locations:

Red Bank Family Health & Wellness Center, 166 Maple Avenue, Red Bank (Until Sunday, Nov. 24)
Administration Offices, 170 Patterson Avenue, Shrewsbury
Counseling & Social Services Outreach Office, 613 Hope Road, Eatontown
Counseling & Social Services Outpatient Office, 166 Main Street, Matawan
Bayshore Family Success Center, Union Beach Memorial Library, 810 Union Ave., Union Beach

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About The Community YMCA

The Y is a leading nonprofit charity that strengthens communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Community YMCA serves more than 20,000 residents in greater Monmouth County through programs such as: preschool, before and after school care, health and wellness, leadership, arts enrichment, personal and family counseling and summer day camp. With a mission to serve all, more than $650,000  in reduced and free membership fees and programs is provided by the YCares financial assistance program to individuals and families in need. For more information, visit TheCommunityYMCA.org.
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