NHCO Annual Thanksgiving food collection begins October 12
North Hills Community Outreach is collecting food items to create complete Thanksgiving meals to distribute to local families in need. Last year, nearly 800 local families received nourishing Thanksgiving meals. Items that make a meal include: grocery store gift cards of at least $10 for turkey purchase, large boxes of stuffing mix and instant mashed potatoes, canned cranberry sauce, canned vegetables, easy pumpkin pie mix, evaporated milk, muffin mix, turkey gravy mix and napkins. Donations are accepted through November 13, but preferably before October 23 for a timely distribution. NHCO offices, including the main office at 1975 Ferguson Road, Allison Park, are open weekdays, 9am-4pm. For more information, visit www.nhco.org or contact Vicki at 412-487-6316 opt. 1.
NHCO winter coat drive goes through October 30
North Hills Community Outreach is collecting new and gently used winter coats for local families in need through October 30. All sizes are appreciated; children’s and adult XL – XXL are especially needed. Coats should be clean and have working zippers. Hats, gloves and scarves are also welcome. Donations can be dropped off at NHCO Allison Park, 1975 Ferguson Road, Hampton, Monday – Friday, 9am-4pm, September 1 through October 30, or in the NHCO Allison Park food pantry during special donation hours, 9:00 a.m. to noon, October 10. For more information, please contact Vicki at vdburst@nhco.org or 412-487-6316 opt 1.