Local food pantry seeking donations, volunteers for Thanksgiving meals
Just Food will be collecting donations in hopes of providing Thanksgiving meals to 1,000 families across Douglas County.
A $15 donation provides a holiday meal for one family, and donations can be made at both Lawrence Hy-Vee locations. Cashiers will ask customers if they wish to sponsor half of a meal for $8 or one meal for $15.
“We believe that no one should go hungry over the holidays,” said Elizabeth Keever, executive director of Just Food. “This is a great opportunity to make sure every family in our community can sit down for a meal with their family this Thanksgiving.”
The promotion will be held Nov. 14-24, and progress will be tracked at the entrance of each Hy-Vee store.
For those who are interested in volunteering to help distribute holiday meals, volunteer opportunities are on Just Food’s website.