NEWBURYPORT  —  Newburyport Development is hosting a canned food drive to benefit The Salvation Army of Newburyport. Donations can be dropped off at Michael’s Harborside (1 Tournament Wharf, Newburyport) through Wednesday, Nov. 19.

“Many local individuals and families continue to struggle with increased food costs and food insecurity. This Thanksgiving, we are grateful to Newburyport Development for partnering with The Salvation Army to ensure that everyone has a holiday meal,” Newburyport Salvation Army Captain Jessica Berkhoudt said. 

Items collected will support The Salvation Army of Newburyport’s weekly food pantry for neighbors and surrounding communities and will be used for Thanksgiving and Christmas meal kits. Suggested items for donation include cereal, pancake mix and syrup, stuffing, canned vegetables, and fruit, boxed mashed potatoes and more. To make a monetary donation to The Salvation Army of Newburyport, visit SalvationArmyMA.org/Newburyport.

For a full listing of items or to make a monetary donation, visit NewburyportShops.com.

“We are pleased to continue our partnership with The Salvation Army of Newburyport through this canned food drive. This vital donation drive provides much needed support this Thanksgiving for our neighbors in need,” says Rebekah Macchia, marketing director for Newburyport Development.

 For more information about the Salvation Army, visit SalvationArmyMA.org. Follow it on X @SalvationArmyMA and #DoingTheMostGood.