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Donate Goods for Thanksgiving Meals

You can contribute as little or as much as you like, starting now.

If you would like to contribute food or money to a needy family's Thanksgiving meal, Woburn Residents' Environmental Network will begin collecting donations at its Nov. 9 meeting at the Thompson Library, at 7 p.m. 

Rodney Flynn, the treasurer of WREN, will be able to pick up food or money for food from those who can't make the meeting. Reach him at 781-935-0222 or FVirgos01801@aol.com

Leading up to last year's Thanksgiving Day, WREN put together 16 baskets, each of which fed eight to 10 family members. 

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People are welcome to donate as few or as many items as they wish. 

Here is the list of what is needed for each basket: 

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  • Two cans of apple or cranberry juice
  • One large box of instant mashed potatoes or 5-pound bag of fresh potatoes
  • One large package or two boxes instant stuffing mix
  • Two packages of rice 
  • Two cans of green beans
  • Two cans of peas
  • Two cans of corn
  • Two jars of turkey or chicken gravy
  • Two cans of cranberry sauce 
  • Two cans of fruit
  • Two cans of turkey or chicken broth
  • Two boxes of bread or cake mix
  • Three packages of Jello, pudding, cookies or nuts 
  • Coffee, tea and hot chocolate
  • Fresh fruit
  • Celery, carrots and onions 
  • A $10 gift certificate for a turkey
  • Tablecloths, napkins, placemats etc.    

WREN provides opportunities for 'Friends' of Woburn Conservation Areas of all ages to appreciate and protect our local environment. Whether you want to get involved 2 hours per year or 2 hours per week, you can help keep Woburn green.

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