Cadet Cupboard, a food pantry for the students in the Hilton Central School District, provides children in need with essential, nutritious food that they can subtly take home and safely prepare on their own. A food drive to benefit Cadet Cupboard will be held on Saturday, September 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at Hilton High School (Door #14).
Donations of the following kid-friendly, nonperishable items are needed:
•Peanut butter (12-ounce jar)
•Whole grain crackers
•Canned pastas (pop-top can)
•Soups (pop-top can)
•Beef stew (pop-top can)
•Canned or packets of tuna fish or chicken
•Healthy cereal – small boxes
•Oatmeal packets
•Ramen noodles
•Rice or instant potato packets
•Macaroni and cheese (microwaveable)
•Fruit cups (peaches, applesauce, etc. – 4-ounce)
•Vegetable cups (corn, green beans, etc. – 8.5-ounce)
•Trail mixes
•Raisins, dried fruit (snack-size boxes)
•Pudding cups
•Juice boxes (apple, orange, or other 100% juice)
•Milk, white or chocolate (do not require refrigeration)
•Cereal bars or granola bars
Items should be small enough to fit in a backpack. No perishable or glass items, please.
Monetary donations are also greatly appreciated as just $6 can feed a child in need in our community for an entire weekend. Visit hiltoneducationfoundation.org to donate.
For information, contact Scott Ziobrowski, Food Service Director, at 392-1000, ext. 2152.
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