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Ramapo College Holding Thanksgiving Food Drive for Local Families in Need

(PDF) (DOC) (JPG)November 11, 2015

MAHWAH, N.J. – The Civic and Community Engagement Center (CCEC) of Ramapo College is holding a Thanksgiving food drive in conjunction with the Center for Food Action (CFA) of Mahwah, N.J. The drive is ongoing through Thursday, November 19 and donations can be dropped off at the CCEC office, located in the campus Student Center.

Ramapo College students will be delivering donations to the CFA and will sort and distribute items to local families in need on Friday and Saturday, November 19 and 20.

The CCEC hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Suggested donations include canned items (fruits, vegetables, gravy, yams, cranberry sauce), fresh produce (carrots, potatoes, apples, onions), baking items, coffee and tea and frozen turkeys (12-15 lbs.). No alcohol or clothing will be accepted.

For more information, call the CCEC office at 201-684-7586.

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