PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany PAL, in collaboration with Together We Care NJ, is calling on the community to help support its first annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, an initiative aimed at providing 150 Thanksgiving meal boxes to families in need throughout Parsippany and surrounding Morris County communities.
The initiative marks one of the first major community outreach efforts following the recent announcement that Together We Care NJ has officially joined the Parsippany PAL family as a PAL-sponsored program.
Together, the organizations are working to expand their reach beyond traditional recreational programming and provide meaningful assistance to individuals and families facing financial hardship and food insecurity.
Community Support Growing, But Donations Still Needed
Thanks to the generosity of local residents, businesses, and community supporters, the food drive has already collected hundreds of essential Thanksgiving items.
However, with the holiday quickly approaching, additional donations are urgently needed to reach the goal of 150 complete Thanksgiving meal boxes.
According to the latest inventory, the greatest needs include:
- 150 frozen turkeys or hams
- 107 containers of apple juice
- 96 packages of rice
- 91 cans of cranberry sauce
- 68 packages of mashed potatoes
- 51 cans of corn
- 26 containers of turkey gravy
- 14 packages of stuffing
The organizations have already reached their goals for macaroni and cheese, cornbread mix, and green beans.
A New Chapter of Community Giving
“This is exactly the type of initiative we envisioned when we welcomed Together We Care NJ into the PAL family,” said Nicholas Bronzino, Executive Director of the Parsippany PAL.
“Our mission has always been about more than sports and recreation. It’s about supporting our community, bringing people together, and finding ways to make a meaningful difference. If we can help 150 families enjoy Thanksgiving without having to worry about putting food on the table, that’s something truly special.”
Bronzino emphasized the importance of collaboration and recognizing the individuals who have dedicated their time to helping others.
“Dawn King and her entire team have been doing incredible work in our community for years. We’re proud to stand alongside them, provide additional organizational support, and help expand the impact of their mission. This is only the beginning of what we hope to accomplish together.”
Building on a Mission of Helping Others
Together We Care NJ, spearheaded by founding member Dawn King, has long been dedicated to assisting individuals and families facing difficult circumstances.
Through community outreach, charitable initiatives, and volunteer-driven programs, the organization has worked to provide resources and assistance to residents throughout Morris County.
The collaboration with the Parsippany PAL provides an opportunity to strengthen those efforts while expanding the PAL’s commitment to community service.
The Thanksgiving Food Drive represents a direct example of that shared mission in action.
Residents, local businesses, civic organizations, and community groups are encouraged to contribute nonperishable Thanksgiving food items, frozen turkeys, hams, or monetary donations.
Donation drop-off locations include:
Parsippany PAL
33 Baldwin Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
55 Parsippany Road
Whippany, NJ
17 Sedgefield Drive
Morris Plains, NJ
30 New Meadow Trail
Lake Hiawatha, NJ
For individuals unable to drop off a frozen turkey or ham, pickup arrangements may also be available through Together We Care NJ.
Monetary contributions are being collected through a GoFundMe campaign to help purchase the remaining food items needed to complete the Thanksgiving boxes.
GoFundMe Donation Link:
https://gofund.me/10c2a3f40
A Call to the Community
The Parsippany PAL and Together We Care NJ are encouraging the community to come together in the spirit of Thanksgiving.
“Sometimes we forget how much of a difference a small gesture can make,” Bronzino added. “Whether it’s donating one item, purchasing a turkey, making a financial contribution, or simply sharing this initiative with someone who can help, every contribution matters. Our community has always shown tremendous generosity, and I’m confident we can come together to make this happen.”
As the organizations continue working toward their goal, they remain committed to ensuring that the spirit of Thanksgiving reaches families who need it most.
One Community. One Mission. Stronger Together.
