Contact: NOVEC Public Relations, 1-888-335-0500, customerservice@novec.com
MANASSAS, Va. — Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative's group of employee volunteers, NOVEC HELPS, is asking area residents to donate non-perishable food to the Operation Turkey drive to help provide Thanksgiving meals for low-income people in Prince William County.
NOVEC HELPS will accept non-perishable food donations through Nov. 13 at three offices. SERVE, a campus of Northern Virginia Family Service, and ACTS, Action in Community Through Service, will distribute the food to people who need assistance. Anyone requiring a receipt must drop donated items at the SERVE or ACTS locations.
"Commitment to serve the community is one of our guiding principles," says Donna Snellings, NOVEC HELPS executive director. "Every November, NOVEC and its member-owners donate food for Operation Turkey to help make Thanksgiving more joyful for those in need."
Suggested Food Items
Breads and muffin mixes, Bisquick, instant mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, boxed desserts, sugar, flour, evaporated milk, pie crusts, and canned meats, vegetables, cranberry sauce, canned fruits, pie filling, and gravy. Please no glass jars.
Drop-off Locations
NOVEC Offices
10323 Lomond Drive
Manassas, VA 20109 5399
Wellington Branch Road
Gainesville, VA 20155
14500 Minnieville Road
Woodbridge, VA 22193
Hours: 8:15 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
SERVE, Inc.
10056 Dean Drive
Manassas, VA 20110
ACTS
3900 Acts Lane
Dumfries, VA 22026
NOVEC HELPS, Hands Engaged in Local Public Service, is a 501 (c) (3) organization. For more information, visit www.novechelps.org.