Thanksgiving Sharing, 2025

And the king will say to them in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.’                                                                Matthew 25: 40


Once again, our parish will be collecting frozen turkeys, canned goods, and non-perishable items to fill Thanksgiving baskets for Mount Carmel Guild and those in our parish family who are in need. We ask you to bring food for a Thanksgiving Day meal (see the list below). We can also use gift cards from local grocery stores (Shop Rite, or Stop & Shop) or monetary donations (checks payable to Mt. Carmel Guild), which will be used to supplement the items donated to make complete meals.

Drop-off Locations and Times

Please bring your donations to one of the following locations before or after the weekend Masses on November 9-10.

Items Needed to Provide Thanksgiving Meals for Families

(No frozen turkeys this year)
Donations of gift cards to local supermarkets (ShopRite or Stop & Shop) and cash donations are always welcome! Checks can be made out to Mt. Carmel Guild.

Note: We cannot donate expired or open items—please check expiration dates! No expired, dented, or rusted cans, or open packages. No breakable bottles or cellophane bags. No fresh produce (this is already being provided).

Even in hard economic times, our parish has always given generously to needy families in our area. There continues to be many families in need. Even those employed are struggling, especially those we refer to as the “working poor.” People working full-time jobs in low-paying professions are struggling more than ever to stretch their meager paychecks to cover the costs of gasoline, heating oil, rent, and groceries. Please donate what you can.