For the second year in a row, the Manchester Men’s Club will be holding a food drive during the Christmas in the Village Parade. They are encouraging parade-goers to bring non-perishable food with them. In recent years the parade kicked off Christmas in the Village on the Friday night before the festivities but last year it was moved to Saturday evening, capping off the festivities. This year it continues in that slot in the schedule, and Saturday, December 5, the parade starts at 6pm and will make its way through downtown from Emanuel Church and ending on Adrian Street.
The Men’s Club will have donation stations throughout downtown. After the parade, they will donate everything collected to the Community Resource Center. They suggest nonperishable proteins like canned tuna and peanut butter; whole-grain staples such as pasta and brown rice; shelf-stable fruits and vegetables; cooking oil; spices; kid-friendly items like boxed mac and cheese and cereal; and essential household items like paper towels, soap, and diapers. Food should be unopened, in its original packaging, and not over six months off the “sell by” date…