By EMILY HOLMES

 This Halloween, Los Alamos High School students are Trick or Treating for a cause!

We need help from our local community to make it a success. Instead of asking for candy, many Toppers will be asking for canned and non-perishable goods that will be donated to LA Cares. Participating high schoolers will simply ask for donations.

If your family would like to participate but will be out trick-or-treating with family or friends, please leave your donations by the front door with a note attached.

Toppers are excited to kick-off November as our Month of Giving by helping local families, and we hope our community will support us! 

List of Appreciated Goods:

Canned Items

• Canned Chicken
• Fruit (no sugar added preferred)
• Baked Beans
• Hearty Soups (with meat/veggies)
• Tomato Soup
• Beans (in cans, instead of dry)
• Refried Beans
• Spaghetti-os
• Chef Boyardee-type Pasta Meals
• Peas
• Mixed Veggies
• Spaghetti sauce
• Tomatoes (any variety)
• No more cans of tuna, green bean, or corn – they already have plenty!

Other Non-Perishables

• Rice (any variety)
• Pasta (any variety)
• Oatmeal
• Instant Potatoes
• Fruit Cups (no sugar added preferred) 
• Juice bottle(100% juice preferred), Juice Boxes
• Mac N Cheese (any variety)
• Popcorn (kernels or microwave)
• Cereal (low-sugar preferred)
• Cooking Oil (canola, vegetable)
• Honey, Jam or Jelly
• Salad Dressing (ranch, balsamic)
• Baking Mixes (cake, muffins)
• Granola Bars
• Crackers (any variety), Cookies (any variety)
• Sugar (for baking)