Holiday Star Party Food Drive

Name: Holiday Star Party Food Drive
Start: 2025-11-21T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-21T20:30:00-05:00
Location: 300 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head, NC, United States, North Carolina 27959

Schedule

Fri Nov 21 2025 at 05:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

300 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head, NC, United States, North Carolina 27959 | Nags Head, NC

Jockey’s Ridge State Park will be hosting an evening under the stars on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Telescopes will be set up for public viewing. Kids' activities will also be taking place within the Community Room at Jockey's Ridge State Park. Our knowledgeable partners will guide you across the universe.
Be a SHINING STAR and support the event by dropping off a canned good for local individuals in need over the holiday season. Friends of Jockey's Ridge members will be collecting donations throughout the evening. Donations will be delivered to Beach Food Pantry.
This event is made possible with the support of Beach Food Pantry, Back Bay Amateur Astronomers, Dare County Library, and Friends of Jockey's Ridge.
Event location - Jockey's Ridge State Park Visitor Center
Please contact Ranger Austin Paul for details.
Please remember that there are restrictions on the types of food donations the Beach Food Pantry can accept. Also, please note that all donations we accept must include an ingredient list and the nutrition facts.
The Beach Food Pantry can take close-dated or expired foods under certain conditions.
Suggested donation items are below:
Canned Vegetables (~15 oz)
Canned Fruit (~15 oz)
Peanut Butter (18 oz)
Canned Chicken, Ham or Tuna (5 oz cans)
Brown Rice (16 oz)
Canned Soup
Pork & Beans
Canned Beef Stew
Canned Beef Chili with Beans
Diced Canned Tomatoes (14.5 oz)
Grape or Strawberry Jelly (18 oz)
Pancake Mix ("Complete" - or "just add water")
Pancake Syrup
Hamburger Helper
Salad Dressing
Toothpaste
Feminine Products
Food donations accepted onsite, but the event is free.
CONTACT INFO
Ranger Austin Paul
[email protected]