CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVE

Christmas Food Drive

Host a drive at your business, in your neighborhood, church, club, or make it a family project to help Central Union Mission feed the hungry.

We are in need of Christmas trimmings. Through December 22, donations can be dropped off at the Comprehensive Family Resource Center, 3194 Bladensburg Rd. NE, Suite B, Washington, DC 20018. We’re open for delivery Mon-Fri, 9am–4pm. Thank you for caring and have a blessed Christmas!

Drop-Off Details

Suggested items:

  • Frozen turkey, chicken or ham
  • 5 -10 lbs potatoes or sweet potatoes
  • Boxed Stuffing Mix (like Stovetop)
  • Instant Mashed Potatoes in boxes or packets
  • Jars of Turkey Gravy or Dried Gravy Mix Packets
  • Canned Yams
  • Cranberry Sauce
  • Cornbread Mix
  • Canned Pumpkin or Fruit Pie Filling
  • Kool-Aid, sweet tea or lemonade mix
  • Packaged dessert, pudding, Jello or cake mix
  • Packaged bread mix
  • Pie Crust Mix
  • Sugar
  • Flour
  • Salt and Pepper 
  • Fixings for Green Bean Casserole – Cream of Mushroom Soup, Canned Green Beans, French Fried Onions
  • Rice
  • Dried Beans
  • Can of Instant Coffee (Some families may not be able to afford coffee makers)
  • Can of Dried Coffee Creamer
  • Box of Tea Bags
  • Macaroni and cheese
  • Canned or packaged soup mix
  • Box of Graham Crackers
  • Foil Baking Pans
  • Paper Plates
  • Napkins
  • Plastic Utensils
  • Paper Towels

Canned or fresh vegetables including but not limited to:

  • corn
  • carrots
  • green beans
  • beets
  • beans
  • potatoes
  • sweet potatoes
  • collard greens
  • peaches
  • apples
  • applesauce
  • pineapple
  • fruit cocktail

Download Christmas Food Drive Collection Poster
Download Christmas Food Drive Flyer
Drop-Off Details

If you are unable to create a drive but would like to help now, Click Here to provide Christmas dinner, care, and other services now!

Feed a family this Christmas!


Sponsor a needy family this Christmas!
As you shop for your family, buy enough for another family, and drop the groceries off by December 22nd. Download the flyer for suggested food items.

Download Feed a Family Flyer

Drop-Off Details

 

 

Your Gift of $115 helps 60 people

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