Local food pantry seeking donations, volunteers for Thanksgiving meals

In this file photo from Nov. 18, 2014, Just Food volunteer Lucille Eggenberger, of Lawrence, packs one of many Thanksgiving boxes that the agency makes available to the community.

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.