Holiday Star Party Food Drive
Schedule
Fri Nov 21 2025 at 05:30 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Jockey Ridge State Park | Nags Head, NC
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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. Our knowledgeable staff and volunteers 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. Volunteers from the Friends of Jockey's Ridge will collect the donations and drop them off with our wonderful friends at Beach Food Pantry.
This event is made possible with the support of Back Bay Amateur Astronomers, Dare County Library, and Beach Food Pantry. This event will take place at the park’s visitor center parking area and indoors. All are welcome to bring their own equipment.
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.
For additional information please visit the NC State Parks website for this event: https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/jockeys-ridge-state-park/events/holiday-star-party-food-drive
LOCATION:
300 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head, NC 27959
CONTACT INFO:
Ranger Austin Paul
[email protected]
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Where is it happening?
Jockey Ridge State Park, 3898 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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