WINNEMUCCA — The Winnemucca Ministerial Association is looking for the public’s help to fill Christmas food baskets for the needy.
In all, the local food bank is looking for 200 donated turkeys as well as a dozen canned hams for those who have no means to cook.
Additionally, organizers are looking for non-perishable food items that will help create a holiday meal such as cranberry sauce, canned pumpkin pie mix, stuffing, olives, pickles, evaporated milk, powdered milk, roll or biscuit mixes, canned yams, Jell-O and pudding mixes, and cream soups.
Clean coats, hat, gloves and scarves are also welcome, and will be distributed to the needy.
Please drop off donations to the Winnemucca Food Bank, located at 150 S. Bridge Street, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.; the food bank is closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.
In addition to food donations, volunteers are needed on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 21-22, at the Winnemucca Events Complex Exhibit Hall, to assemble the Christmas food baskets.
Organizers will begin at 8:30 a.m. each day and go until about 6 p.m., or until the food baskets are filled and ready for pickup or delivery. The group also will be organizing the cold weather clothing for distribution.
The baskets for the needy will be available between 2 p.m. — 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 22. Recipients must apply through the Winnemucca Food Bank, and should bring their confirmation letter with them.
For more information, please contact the Winnemucca Food Bank at (775) 625-2223.
