NOVEMBER 6
Star Party Food Drive at Jockey’s Ridge State Park

By on October 9, 2026

Star Party Food Drive
Friday, November 6, 2026 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Jockey’s Ridge State Park – Main Access and Visitor Center, Parking area and Community Room
300 W. Carolista Drive, Nags Head, NC 27959

Jockey’s Ridge State Park will be hosting an evening under the stars on Friday, November 6, 2026 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Telescopes will be set up for public viewing. Kids’ activities will also be taking place within the Community Room. Our knowledgeable partners will guide you across the universe.

Be a SHINING STAR and support the event by dropping off a food item or hygeine product for local individuals in need over the holiday season. Friends of Jockey’s Ridge members will be collecting donations throughout the evening. Donations will be delivered to Beach Food Pantry.

This event is made possible with the support of Beach Food Pantry, Friends of Jockey’s Ridge, OBX Astronomy Club, Dare County Library, and additional park volunteers

Please remember that there are restrictions on the types of food donations the Beach Food Pantry can accept. Also, please note that all donations we accept must include an ingredient list and the nutrition facts.

Suggested donation items are below:

  • Canned Vegetables (~15 oz)
  • Canned Fruit (~15 oz)
  • Peanut Butter (18 oz)
  • Canned Chicken, Ham or Tuna (5 oz cans)
  • Brown Rice (16 oz)
  • Canned Soup
  • Pork & Beans
  • Canned Beef Stew
  • Canned Beef Chili with Beans
  • Diced Canned Tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • Grape or Strawberry Jelly (18 oz)
  • Pancake Mix (“Complete” – or “just add water”)
  • Pancake Syrup
  • Hamburger Helper
  • Salad Dressing
  • Toothpaste
  • Feminine Products 

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