This holiday season, CCNJ will give thanks by giving back through our 5th Annual Food for Hope giveaway on Saturday, November 22! With options for pick up in Rockaway and Montclair (see below for location info), we will be giving out 100,000 pounds of food—via boxes consisting of one (1) meat, fresh veggies/fruit, and nonperishables, ABSOLUTELY FREE! The only requirement is that you register for a box.

Spread the word! And if you know of a family that you can bless, we encourage you to bring a smile to their faces by registering and surprising them with a Thanksgiving box this year!

*Limited to one registration per family. If you have multiple families, we ask that each family register for their own box. Please do not arrive earlier than 7:30am. But we strongly suggest you arrive by 9:30am to pick up your reserved box.

Donate

Give a monetary donation or donate a turkey to help a family in need this Thanksgiving.* Every gift makes a difference.

Donate Turkey Donate Monetary Gift
Serve

Volunteer your time to help pack and distribute Thanksgiving boxes on the day of the drive.

Sign Up to Serve
Become a Care Champion

There are simple ways to partner with us to help bring hope to families in need—like hosting your own food drive at your school or workplace—and so much more.

Start Your Journey

*You can donate at any time, but if you’d like your donation to directly benefit the food drive, kindly donate by Nov. 14.

2025 Thanksgiving Food Drive Locations

Christ Church (Rockaway Campus)
140 Green Pond Road
Rockaway, NJ 07866
Register at Rockaway
Montclair High School
146 Midland Ave.
Montclair, NJ 07042
Register at Montclair
Every gift of $50 can pay for a family of four to receive a Thanksgiving box!

Most Needed Items

  • Turkeys
  • Chickens
  • 100% Apple Juice, 64 oz.
  • Jellied Cranberry Sauce (can)
  • Mac & Cheese (7-oz. box)
  • Green Beans, 14.5 oz.
  • Canned Yams, 40 oz.
  • Pasta Sauce, 24 oz.
  • Pasta (penne or ziti), 16 oz.
  • Stuffing Mix, 6 oz.
  • White Rice, 32 oz. (2 lbs.)
  • Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, 8.5 oz.
  • Brownie Mix, 18 oz.
  • Apples
  • Potatoes

About the Food for HOPE Pantry

Our Food for Hope pantry provides year-round food support to families in need across New Jersey. We’re committed to fighting food insecurity with dignity and compassion.

For locations, hours, and to sign up for recurring support, please visit the link below.

Food for HOPE Pantry