Food Drive Collections
Truth and Accuracy Matter hopes that you all enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving. We are blessed! As the holiday season continues, we want to create some excitement around our ongoing FOOD DRIVE! While many may have initially thought this initiative was just for Thanksgiving, we want to clarify that it’s all about helping those in need throughout the entire holiday season. Our mission is to ensure that everyone in our extended community has access to nutritious food and the joy of sharing during this special time of year.
The food drive will continue until **December 18**, so there’s still plenty of time for you to contribute. Your generosity can make a significant difference in the lives of families facing challenges during this festive time of year. Donations have started coming in and we thank those that have already dropped off items. We encourage you to rally your friends and family and spread the word about our food drive—together, we can bring hope and nourishment to those who need it most.
How You Can Help
We have set up collection boxes at **nine convenient locations** around town, making it easy for you to drop off non-perishable food items. Here are the collection spots, available daily until December 18th :
Melbourne Beach Town Hall
Sunnyside Cafe
Oceanside Pizza
Melbourne Beach Exxon
Catalyst
Oasis
Melbourne Beach Market
Rockies Cafe
Florida Fields to Forks (in Malabar)
Special Engagement Locations for food drop off:
Premier Oaks 10 Theater in Melbourne on Thursday, December 18th at 6:00pm for the special showing of “Christmas in Vietnam” honoring the veterans who served, hosted by Three Boys Productions and Blue Juice Films.
Ryckman House in Melbourne Beach on Sunday, December 7th from 2:00pm - 4:00pm for a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, hosted by the Ryckman House Historical Preservation Board.
Here are some helpful items for you to consider donating:
Canned Vegetables - Green beans, corn, peas, and mixed vegetables.
Canned Meats - Tuna, chicken, salmon, or ham are all shelf-stable meat options.
Canned Soups and Stews - Hearty varieties that can serve as meals or broth to make stuffing.
Canned Beans - Black beans, kidney beans, chickpeas; great sources of protein.
Peanut Butter or Nut Butters - A nutritious source of protein and healthy fats.
Rice and Grains - Brown rice, white rice, quinoa, couscous.
Pasta and Pasta Sauce - Spaghetti noodles or any other types with marinara or alfredo sauce.
Oatmeal and Boxed Cereals - A quick breakfast option that's filling and nutritious.
Coffee or Tea Bags - For those who enjoy their morning beverages!
Crackers and Dried Bread Crumbs - Helpful for stuffing mixes or adding to meals.
Shelf-Stable Milk Alternatives - Almond milk, powdered milk; long-lasting options for dairy alternatives.
Cooking Oils - Vegetable oil or olive oil for meal preparation.
Spices and Seasonings - Salt, pepper, garlic powder, etc; to help enhance flavor in cooking.
Snack Foods and Dried Fruits – Chips (in multi-pack bags), granola bars, raisins, and cranberries.
Let’s make this food drive a community-wide event filled with enthusiasm and compassion! Share your participation on social media using #MelbourneBeachFoodDrive and tag us at *Truth and Accuracy Matter* or *Politics in Paradise* on Facebook. We’d love to see photos of your donations or any fun activities you do while contributing!
Additionally, consider organizing mini-collection events within your neighborhoods or workplaces—it could be as simple as encouraging coworkers or neighbors to bring a few items when they gather together. You can download the flyer to text out to friends or print off a copy for your company bulletin board. CLICK HERE
Every single donation helps build a stronger community where no one goes hungry during the holidays!
Thank you for supporting this important cause! Together, Melbourne Beach can make a positive impact. Our team at TAAM will deliver all collected food drive items to Second Harvest Food Bank in plenty of time for distribution.
Stay tuned for updates on our progress leading up to December 18th! CLICK HERE to sign up for our newsletter.
Warm wishes,
The Team at Truth and Accuracy Matter