Bateman's Thanksgiving Food Drive

We are having a Thanks giving Food Drive all week to help families in need. The Food Drive is lead by The Bilingual Advisory Counsel (BAC) they are collecting non-perishable food items to be given to families that are in need of assistance this Thanksgiving. The collected goods are donated to about 20 plus families.  The items can be sent with students, or you can stop by the main entrance to drop off donations in the main office.

The following items are suggested to be the basics:

• Boxed Stuffing Mix (like Stovetop)
• Instant Mashed Potatoes in boxes or packets
• Jars of Turkey Gravy or Dried Gravy Mix Packets
• Canned Yams
• Cranberry Sauce
• Canned Veggies (green beans, corn, peas)
• Cornbread Mix
• Canned Pumpkin or Fruit Pie Filling
• Pie Crust Mix
• Salt and Pepper

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The following items would be suggested as extra:

• Boxed Macaroni and Cheese
• Cream of Mushroom Soup
• Canned Green Beans
• French Fried Onions
• Cake Mix or Brownie Mix and Frosting
• ​Vegetable Oil
• Powdered Drink Mixes
• Can of Instant Coffee
• Box of Tea Bags
• Can of Dried Coffee Creamer
• Bag of Sugar
• Rice
• Bags of Dried Beans
• Jar of Peanut Butter
• Jar of Jam
• Jar of Mayo
• Boxes of Jell-O or Pudding Mix
• Box of Cereal
• Box of Crackers with
• Can of Spray Cheese
• Box of Graham Crackers
• Foil Baking Pans
• Paper Plates
• Napkins
• Plastic Utensils
• Paper Towels

Help someone have a special Thanksgiving this year!