Parktown Food Hub Holds Christmas in July Event

Starting next week, Parktown Food Hub organizers want supporters to work on a “reverse Advent calendar” for their Christmas in July food drive.

For the unfamiliar: An Advent calendar is a special calendar used to count down the days of Advent in anticipation of Christmas. Each day is marked by a small compartment or window that can be opened to reveal a treat, message, or image. For this drive, the tables turn.

Each day, starting after the July 4 holiday, you’re supposed to put one item into a box or bag. In August, after the bag is full of requested items, deliver it to the Parktown Food Hub at 5123 Revere Rd. in Parkwood.

What are the items needed for each day?

July 8: Spice or seasoning
July 9: Canned green beans
July 10: Canned tomatoes
July 11: Canned corn
July 12: Other canned vegetables
July 13: Canned fruit
July 14: Canned soup
July 15: Canned beans
July 16: Canned pasta (Spaghetti, ravioli, etc.)
July 17: Fruit juice (No glass jars or bottles, please)
July 18: Pasta sauce (No glass jars or bottles)
July 19: Boxed macaroni and cheese
July 20: Other boxed dinner (stuffing, instant dinners)
July 21: Microwave meals
July 22: Jelly (No glass jars or bottles)
July 23: Peanut butter (No glass jars or bottles)
July 24: Canned chicken
July 25: Canned tuna
July 26: Dry beans
July 27: Rice
July 28: Box of cereal
July 29: Crackers
July 30: Dry pasta
July 31: Boxed potatoes

Also, remember that through the month of July, Southpoint Access is donating 20% of its revenue for subscriptions and advertising to the Parktown Food Hub.