Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away, and Chattooga County families are being encouraged to begin preparing now for holiday meals and gatherings. With Thanksgiving falling on Thursday, November 26, residents have 12 days to make plans, shop for groceries and prepare for family celebrations.
The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce is inviting local residents and businesses to help families in need during a special Feed The Need Lunch and Tour taking place today in Summerville.
The Community Resource Center of Chattooga County (CRC Chattooga) is asking the community for help restocking its food pantry ahead of Thanksgiving after serving 270 families in just three days.
The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce and the Community Resource Center are inviting the public to participate in a special “Feed The Need” Lunch and Tour on Tuesday, November 10, in Summerville.
The event will take place from noon until 1 PM at the Community Resource Center, located at 50 Eleanor Avenue, Suite A.
Instead of a traditional admission fee, attendees are asked to bring a large box, bag or case of pantry items to help meet the needs of local children and families.
Organizers are particularly requesting foods that children can easily open and prepare themselves, along with items that provide good nutrition.
The center’s immediate needs include jelly, Kraft macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, peanut butter, snacks and pantry meals that children can prepare independently.
The event will also give participants an opportunity to tour the Community Resource Center and learn more about its work addressing food insecurity in Chattooga County.
Lunch will be provided, and the event is open to the public. Reservations are requested.
The Chamber encourages community members and businesses to participate by bringing food donations to help meet the growing need for assistance.
Chattooga Family Connection is preparing to help local families ahead of Thanksgiving with its 10th Annual Home for the Holidays Free Food Distribution, scheduled for Thursday, November 19.
The drive-through food distribution will take place from 1 PM until 3 PM at the Community Resource Center of Chattooga, located at 50 Eleanor Avenue in Summerville.
The event is open to all local residents, with families receiving turkey breast, canned goods, fresh produce and information about helpful community resources.
Organizers are also seeking food donations and financial contributions from individuals, businesses and organizations interested in supporting the Thanksgiving distribution.
Anyone wishing to contribute or learn more about the event can contact Maisha Ludy by email at maishaludy@gmail.com or by calling 706-857-7917.
The annual event is designed to help local households prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday while connecting families with resources available in the community.
Chattooga Family Connection and the Community Resource Center of Chattooga are preparing for a busy holiday season, with plans for a free food distribution event, a Christmas donation drive and opportunities for local residents to volunteer.
Chattooga Family Connection has announced details for its upcoming Thanksgiving event while also setting a deadline for its already active Christmas Stuff a Stocking Donation Drive.
The Community Resource Center of Chattooga is asking for help keeping its pantry shelves stocked as more local families continue to rely on the organization for assistance.
CRC says August was a busy month, with many neighbors coming through the pantry and causing some of the most commonly requested items to move quickly.
The organization is encouraging churches, workplaces, Sunday School classes, civic groups and groups of friends to consider holding a simple food or supply drive.
Items especially needed right now include peanut butter, jelly, canned fruit, canned proteins such as chicken or tuna, toilet paper, paper towels and other everyday household essentials.
CRC says a large-scale drive is not necessary. Even a few people collecting a few items each can help keep the pantry ready for the next person or family who needs assistance.
Donations can be taken to the Community Resource Center of Chattooga, 50 Eleanor Avenue in Summerville.
CRC Chattooga is asking the community to help restock its Clothes Closet, with a special need right now for men’s clothing and shoes.
The organization recently shared the story of a guest who came in hoping to find something many people may take for granted — a pair of shoes that actually fit. After finding a pair in the Clothes Closet, she was so excited that she told volunteers she did not want to take them off, even to sleep. CRC officials said the moment was a reminder of how much a simple donation can mean to someone in need.
CRC Chattooga’s Clothes Closet operates much like a free thrift store for the families the organization serves. Clothing, shoes, household goods, personal care products and other donated non-food necessities are available through a point system, but there is no charge to the families receiving the items.
Right now, the organization is especially looking for gently used men’s shirts, jeans, pants, jackets, shoes and other clothing.
CRC Chattooga is encouraging local residents to take a look through their closets and consider donating items they no longer wear. An unused shirt or pair of shoes could make an important difference for a neighbor who needs it.
Donations may be taken to CRC Chattooga at 50 Eleanor Avenue in Summerville.
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