ARTESIA, CA — Income-qualified residents can apply through Nov. 17 to receive a holiday food basket via the city's Project Joy Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway.
Each basket includes a turkey, pie and trimmings "needed to prepare a wonderful holiday meal at home," according to the city.
Preregistration is required. Residents can sign up online at tinyurl.com/COAParks and choose to pick up their baskets at Artesia Park, 18750 Clarkdale Ave., or AJ Padelford Park, 11890 169th St.
Basket pickup is scheduled for noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19.
"Project Joy helps ease the financial burden of the holidays so families can enjoy a special meal together," city officials noted on the project's webpage.
The Artesia Parks and Recreation Department administers the program, which is sponsored in part by Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn.
For more information, call the Artesia Park Office at 562-860-3361.
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