Alton Pride Announces The First Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive Competition

Dawn Strickland

Oct 27, 2022 9:18 AM Oct 27, 2022 10:23 AM

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ALTON - Alton Pride is excited to announce its first annual Thanksgiving Food Drive Competition! Area bars are competing for the title of “Top Turkey”, a trophy, and bragging rights. From October 29 thru November 12 participating locations will be collecting non-perishable food items for Thanksgiving. The business with the most donations will be crowned the winner.

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People can donate several non-perishable items, including but not limited to:

Boxed Stuffing Mix
Dry Macaroni
Canned Cranberry Sauce
Canned Pie Fillings
Flour
Powdered Drink Mixes
Jell-O Mix
Graham Crackers
Instant Potatoes
Canned Yams
Cornbread Mix
Pie Crust Mix
Vegetable Oil
Rice
Pudding Mix
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Gravy Mixes/Jars
Canned Vegetables
Muffin Mix
Cake Mixes/Icing Sugar
Dried Beans
Powdered Milk
French Fried Onions

We encourage the community to drop their donation off at their favorite hangout. There are currently ten businesses competing to be crowned Top Turkey: Bubby & Sissy’s, Clifton Terrace Inn, Chubby’s Bar & Garage, Pete’s Lounge, Beer Barrel Pub, Firehouse Bar, Spectators Bar and Grill, Bossanova, Sunset Bar and Grill, and Hiram’s Bar.

All donations received will be used to create Thanksgiving Dinner Boxes for local families in need. Any extras received that are not paired with a box will be donated to the Crisis Food Center for distribution. Remember, the competition ends November 12, so visit your favorite place and help them bring the trophy home!

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