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Thanksgiving Food Donation Opportunities in Prince George's County

Help a neighbor in need this Thanksgiving by donating food.

The United Way’s Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) will assist serve over 500 meals and deliver 100 baskets in Prince George’s County with the assistance of your donations of:

  • Canned meats - ham, turkey, chicken, tuna, and beef
  • Peanut butter and jelly
  • Canned soups, stew and chili
  • Cereal and cereal bars
  • Canned vegetables
  • Macaroni and cheese
  • Boxed meals
  • Pasta
  • Pasta Sauce
  • Rice
  • Fruit Juices

Donations will be accepted from Nov. 1 – Dec. 21 at LAYC's headquarters at 1419 Columbia Road, NW, Washington, DC, Monday through Friday, from 8:00a.m. to 7:00p.m.

Valuable Blessings, located in Capitol Heights will hold its annual Thanksgiving Banquet on Wednesday, Nov. 21 and is looking to the community for donations of:

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  • Turkeys
  • Hams
  • Side dishes
  • Desserts
  • Breads
  • Beverages
  • Paper goods

To donate, please contact Valuable Blessings at 1-877-575-0018 or via email at holidays.vb@gmail.com.

Know of another organization collect food donations for the needy this Thanksgiving? Tell us in the comments.

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