ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- A local chef and theater are coming together to host a holiday dinner for 500 families on Saturday, December 14. Chef Jermaine Wright of 8 County Kitchen and Palace Theatre aims to feed 500 people while hosting a food and toy drive right before the holidays through the Each One, Feed One Holiday Harvest.
In the spirit of Kwanzaa principle Ujima, Wright plans to serve free hot meals to the community while collecting unopened and unwrapped toys for community members and organizations in need. Admission to the event is one canned or Community Fridge food item or a new, unopened toy.
The event is from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and anyone interested in participating must register online. Below is a complete list of acceptable items for the Free Food Fridge and toy donations.
Donations accepted
Free Food Fridge
- Leafy greens: kale, collards, spinach, mixed lettuce, cabbage, and bok choy
- Veggies or root veggies: carrots, broccoli, squash, peppers, onions, reddish, and potatoes
- Fruits: Apples, oranges, bananas, berries, limes, lemons, and melon
- Frozen foods: Fruits, veggies, pizza
- Beverages: water, juice, kombucha (must be resealable)
- Milk or dairy alternatives: oat milk, almond milk, or coconut milk
- Yogurt or alternatives: dairy, almond, soy-based yogurts (preferably drinkable)
- Eggs: Fresh or boiled
- Bread: sliced bread, bagels, or pita bread
- Spread or dips: butter, margarine, hummus, pesto, cheese, salsa
- Individually wrapped: granola bars, protein bars, meal bars, oatmeal, cheese sticks
Canned items
- Peanut butter
- Soup
- Fruits
- Veggies
- Stew
- Fish
- Beans
- Pasta
- Rice
Children's toy donations
- Infant learning toys
- Toy cars and trucks
- Legos
- Art supplies
- Balls or sports equipment
- Board games
- Action figures or dolls
- Craft kits
- Remote controlled toys
Teen toy donations
- Headphones or earbuds
- Bluetooth speakers
- Balls or sports equipment
- Makeup or bath and nail products
- Flat or curling irons
- Hairdryers
- Watches
- Wallets
- $25 Target or Walmart gift cards
- Fast food gift cards
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