Community Corner
Help a Local Family in Need This Holiday Season
Several food pantries across Bucks County are in need of donations; read what you can do to help.
By Jennifer Mohan
Help local families put food on their table this holiday season by donating to a food pantry.
The Bucks County Housing Group runs three community food pantries, located in Doylestown, Penndel and Milford Square. The pantries always welcome donations.
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Need some ideas as to what to donate? Below is a list of suggested items offered by BCHG:
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Fruit, canned tuna, spaghetti sauce, sugar, gravy, Chunky soups, rice, coffee, microwave meals, powdered mild, cereal, salad dressing. Other ideas include kid-friendly items, such as: Spaghettios, fruit cups, apple sauce, peanut butter, raviolis, grape jelly, fruit roll ups and baby food.
Donations are accepted during the following hours:
Penndel:
Monday: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m .
Thursday: 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Doylestown:
Wednesday: 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
Thursday: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Sunday : 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Milford Square:
Tuesday: 5 p.m.- 7:40 p.m .
Wednesday: 5 p.m.-7:40 p.m .
Thursday: 5 p.m.- 7:40 p.m.
Click here for more information about volunteering or donating food to one of the BCHG the pantries.
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