main content starts hereMohonasen Food Drive moved to Feb. 11

| February 2, 2023

Update: Due to the wind chill warning issued through Saturday, Feb. 4, the Mohonasen Curbside Food Drive has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the High School Auditorium. Collections bins will remain in buildings through Feb. 10.

The food drive will support Mohonasen families facing food insecurity.  A portion of the donations will also be donated to the Schenectady Inner City Ministry Food Pantry to give back to the greater Schenectady county community. Donation bins will be placed in the front entrances of each school from Jan. 30 to Feb. 10 if you would like to donate.  

There will also be a toiletry bin for personal hygiene donations. Recommended personal hygiene items: shampoo, conditioner, tampons, maxi pads, toothbrushes, toothpaste, body wash, deodorant and shaving cream. 

To ensure safety, please refrain from donating rusty or expired cans and homemade items.

Recommended food items:

  • Peanut butter
  • Jelly
  • Granola bars
  • Fruit containers 
  • Fruit snacks
  • Soup
  • Rice crispy treats
  • Pudding
  • Jell-O cups
  • Goldfish
  • Crackers 
  • Individual mac and cheese cups
  • Individual oatmeal cups
  • Pretzels
  • Rice crispy treats 
  • Chips