Running all week through mid-November. You can drop off non-perishable goods at the Law Enforcement Center or Town Hall to support local families via the Holly Springs Food Cupboard. The Thanksgiving Holiday Hunger Relief Food Drive is an annual holiday collection program hosted by the Holly Springs Police Public Safety Cadets. It is designed to provide direct relief to local families experiencing food insecurity during the holiday season.
Here are the specific logistical and donation details for this year's drive:
Drive Overview & Logistics
- Collection Dates: The drive runs from October 14 through Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
- Where to Drop Off: You can drop off your non-perishable goods at two convenient town locations:
- Holly Springs Law Enforcement Center (750 Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540)
- Holly Springs Town Hall (128 S. Main St, Holly Springs, NC 27540)
Most Needed Items
While all non-perishable food is welcome, the Holly Springs Food Cupboard frequently requests the following staple items to build complete holiday and everyday meal bags for families:
- Holiday Staples: Boxed stuffing mix, canned yams/sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, and canned gravy.
- Pantry Essentials: Cereal, peanut butter, jelly, and boxed macaroni & cheese.
- Proteins & Soups: Canned tuna or chicken, canned beans, and shelf-stable broths.
- Canned Fruit: Fruits packed in 100% juice.
Other Ways to Give Back This Week
If you are planning a trip to Town Hall or the Law Enforcement Center to drop off food during the first week of November, you can also support the town's other concurrent holiday charity initiatives:
- Holly Springs Police Angel Tree: Located in the Law Enforcement Center lobby. You can pick a gift tag from the tree containing a local child’s clothing sizes and holiday wish list, purchase the items, and return them before mid-December.
- Toys for Tots: You can drop off new, unwrapped toys for school-aged children at Town Hall or any local Holly Springs Fire Station
