Below is an update from the City of Hoboken on the Thanksgiving Food Drive for 2011…

HOBOKEN THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE

The City of Hoboken is partnering with Hoboken’s interfaith community on a food drive to support the Hoboken Shelter and the In Jesus’ Name Food Pantry.

“During these difficult economic times, our shelter and food pantries are struggling to support the growing number of our neighbors who need help,” said Mayor Dawn Zimmer. “We’re proud to partner with our interfaith community, and I ask residents to consider supporting those in need during this Thanksgiving food drive.”

In City Hall, three collection bins are located at the Parking Utility, on the first floor across from the security desk, and on the second floor outside the Mayor’s office. The items that are most needed are canned goods, pastas, and soups. Collection bins will be located in City Hall through Tuesday, November 22^nd.

The Hoboken Clergy Coalition will host Hoboken’s 2011 Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 20 at 4pm at the United Synagogue of Hoboken, 115 Park Avenue. The service highlights Hoboken’s religious and cultural diversity and includes the participation of priests, ministers and rabbis in Hoboken, together with prayers and musical presentations from various religious traditions. 

The service will also include a collection of food for the In Jesus’s Name Food Pantry at Our Lady of Grace Church (411 Clinton Street), and a collection of funds for the Hoboken Shelter (300 Bloomfield Street).