# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Holiday Star Party Food Drive
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 21 Nov, 2025 at 05:30 pm – Fri, 21 Nov, 2025 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Jockey’s Ridge State Park will be hosting an evening under the stars on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.  Telescopes will be set up for public viewing.  Our knowledgeable staff and volunteers will guide you across the universe.

Be a SHINING STAR and support the event by dropping off a canned good for local individuals in need over the holiday season. Volunteers from the Friends of Jockey's Ridge will collect the donations and drop them off with our wonderful friends at Beach Food Pantry.

This event is made possible with the support of Back Bay Amateur Astronomers, Dare County Library, and Beach Food Pantry. This event will take place at the park’s visitor center parking area and indoors.  All are welcome to bring their own equipment.

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.

The Beach Food Pantry can take close-dated or expired foods under certain conditions.

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 

Food donations accepted onsite, but the event is free.

For additional information please visit the NC State Parks website for this event: https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/jockeys-ridge-state-park/events/holiday-star-party-food-drive

LOCATION:
300 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head, NC 27959

CONTACT INFO:
Ranger Austin Paul
austin.paul@ncparks.gov
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nags-head/holiday-star-party-food-drive/200029203335547
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, holiday, parties, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Nags Head
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Jockey Ridge State Park
- **lat**: 35.957764063103
- **long**: -75.628931181391
- **full address**: Jockey Ridge State Park, 3898 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Holiday Star Party Food Drive being held?
  - **A:** Holiday Star Party Food Drive takes place on Fri, 21 Nov, 2025 at 05:30 pm to Fri, 21 Nov, 2025 at 08:30 pm at Jockey Ridge State Park, 3898 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Holiday Star Party Food Drive?
  - **A:** Holiday Star Party Food Drive is organized by Back Bay Amateur Astronomers.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Holiday Star Party Food Drive is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Nags Head, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Holiday Star Party Food Drive sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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