Operation Turkey '18 Underway!

Steve Liga

Monday, 27 August 2018

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Now that ACTS' Hunger Prevention Center is officially open, Thanksgiving will soon be around the corner, and we'll need your help to ensure that every family receives a Thanksgiving meal this year! Last year, 783 Total Families were assisted, which included 1,379 adults and 1,123 children. This year, our goal is to provide meals for 1,000 local families, and we hope that, with your help, we can achieve this!

The following items are what we need most:

Canned Sweet Potatoes (15oz)

Boxed Corn Muffin Mix (8.5oz)

Boxed Stuffing Mix (6oz)

Boxed Pie Crust Mix (9oz)

Canned Pumpkin Pie Mix (15oz)

Gravy Mix Packets

Cranberry Sauce (14 oz)

Instant Mashed Potatoes (13.75oz)

Pie Filling

Evaporated Milk (12 oz)

Please bring all donated food to ACTS Hunger Prevention Center location at 17958 Dr. David Cline Lane in Dumfries by October 12th during the facility's hours of operation. These times include:

Drop Off Hours:

Monday: 9-11:30am / 1-3pm

Tuesday: 1-3:30pm / 5-6:30pm

Thursday: 9-11:30am / 1-3pm

Fridays: 9-11:30am

Distribution will begin on November 1st and run through November 20th.

For any questions, please contact Donovan Thomas ACTS Hunger Prevention Center Assistant Manager at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

*Pre-assembled bags are unnecessary, thank you!

For a copy of our flyer, please click here, and thank you for your support of those who would otherwise be hungry this upcoming holiday season!

About the author

Steve Liga

Steven Liga is the CEO of ACTS (Action in Community Through Service) in Prince William County, Virginia. He has over twenty years experience as a nonprofit CEO, taught at Rutgers University for eight years, and is an accomplished public speaker and consultant to other nonprofits. He works passionately to realize ACTS vision - "to create communities where no one goes without or suffers alone."