Giving thanks by giving
to others
Lorton Community Action Center’s
(LCAC)
Thanksgiving Food Basket Drive 2016
Here are some ways that YOU can give locally this Thanksgiving season:
Assemble a food basket using the “Food Basket Contents” list and drop off on November 20th.
Assemble a food basket and donate a $20 grocery gift card for the purchase of meat (preferably to
Shopper’s or Food Lion, as those stores are the closest to LCAC’s clients) and drop off on November 20th.
Mail to LCAC or drop off on November 20th a $20 grocery gift card to Shopper’s or Food Lion.
Volunteer your time on Sunday, November 20th or Monday, November 21st! To sign up, visit
LortonAction.org and click on “Volunteer.”
Food Basket Contents
 2 cans corn (low sodium if possible)
 2 cans collard or green beans (low sodium if possible)
 2 cans of fruit
 1 small bag of sugar
 1 package dry gravy (no jars)
 1 box of stuffing (no bags)
 1 brownie mix or cake mix with frosting
 1 bottle of Canola oil
 1 bag of rice
 1 bag of apples or oranges
 1 five pound bag of potatoes
 1 bag of fresh carrots
 1 bag of onions
Food Basket Drop Off Date:
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Drop Off Time:
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Drop Off Location:
The Moose Family Center
9612 Fernedge Lane
(just off Richmond Hwy (Rte. 1) in Lorton)
Deliver all Thanksgiving food donations in
sturdy boxes or medium plastic containers
with a lid. Produce can be in a separate bag.
Please put gift cards into an envelope with
dollar amount noted and securely tape to top
of box.
Alternate Drop Off Location from November 7 – November 18:
Questions, call 703/339-5161, ext.
140 or email Linda Patterson,
[email protected]
INOVA HealthPlex Lorton
9321 Sanger Street
Lorton, VA 22079
Enter through the
Emergency Room open 24 hours
To receive a donation receipt, please email [email protected], or call 703/339-5161,
ext. 140 with the number of Thanksgiving baskets you have dropped off. Thank you!