Thanksgiving Can Drive at Tavern on the Commons

VENUE CHANGE!! Our social this evening is moving to Tavern on the Commons 130 E Seneca Street. Unfortunately, the Canopy Hotel is having issues that closed their kitchen and bar today. Spread the word!

At the FriendsGiving Event:
We’ll enjoy time together, share friendship and gratitude, and celebrate the meaningful impact of our club’s service.

Thank you for helping make this season brighter for others — and for embodying the Rotary spirit of community and care. Baskets filled with donations will be delivered to families by the end of next week after our celebration.

What to Donate:
Think of high-quality, joy-giving foods and household items that families will truly appreciate—especially non-perishables, diabetic-friendly options, and little luxuries that lift spirits.

Some ideas include:

•     Wegmans bakery items, Pepperidge Farm cookies, or Nutella
•     Family-size peanut butter and jelly, quality bread
•     Marinara sauce, pasta, parmesan or alfredo sauce
•     Brownie or cookie mixes, pumpkin pie ingredients
•     Cornbread mix, Bisquick, breakfast cereals
•     Quality canned soup, stuffing mix, jarred gravy
•     Trail mix, protein bars, sugar-free treats
•     Pop Tarts, single-serve mac & cheese, ramen cups
•     Gloves, socks, new hand towels, tablecloth, candle
•     Gift cards (Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Aldi, Tops, Wegmans, Target)
•     Puzzles or books

If you can’t join us for the FriendsGiving gathering on November 19 at the Canopy Hotel 5-7PM, there are still wonderful ways to take part in supporting the families we’re helping this year.

How to Contribute:

• Bring donated items, cash, or a check to our Rotary lunch meeting on November 12.

• Or send a check (no cash) by mail to:
  Rotary Club of Ithaca
  P.O. Box 306
  Ithaca, NY 14851