Harvest Saturday Returns To Romeoville

ROMEOVILLE, IL — The annual Harvest Saturday food drive returns to Romeoville from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17. Sponsored by St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, Church of High Point, United Presbyterian Church and The Rock Church, the event provides Thanksgiving meals and more for those in need. Anyone wishing to leave a donation on their porch should do so by 11:10 a.m. Saturday to ensure pickup.

Volunteers will make the rounds through the village, picking up donations from all areas of Romeoville including College View, Christine subdivision, Honey Tree, Lakewood Falls and Mikan subdivision.

If you would like to donate items but won't be home Saturday or live outside the listed areas, drop-off boxes will be located in the church hallway at St. Andrew, 530 Glen Ave. Monetary donations can also be made with checks payable to St. Andrew Harvest Saturday.

Suggested non-perishable donations include

• Stuffing mix
• Breakfast cereal
• Spaghetti sauce
• Hamburger Helper
• Instant potatoes
• Pancake mix
• Macaroni and cheese
• Soups
• Pasta/rice
• Pudding
• Syrup
• Bisquick
• Sugar
• Flour
• Jello

Canned items:

• Soups
• Tuna
• Meat
• Baked beans
• Pasta meals
• Fruit juices
• Fruits
• Fish
• Vegetables

Miscellaneous items:

• Hot cocoa mix
• Tea/coffee
• Peanut butter
• Jelly
• Laundry detergent
• Mayonnaise
• Ketchup
• Paper products
• Baby food
• Diapers

Suggested perishable items may include:

• Roasts
• Turkey
• Hams
• Cheese

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