Durham's Thanksgiving Holiday Basket Program Accepting Donations

Post from Residents of the Town of Durham, CT:

Thanksgiving Holiday Basket Program 2014 — It’s time to start planning for the Thanksgiving Holiday!!

Annually, Durham Interchurch Assistance prepares a Thanksgiving Holiday Basket Program for families and individuals. Stresses from financial difficulties, unemployment, medical problems, and other personal or family issues often create unanticipated hardships. Families or individuals having difficulties are encouraged to call Durham Social Services at 860-349-3153 to apply for a Thanksgiving Basket.

Families and organizations can sponsor an individual or family. Donors can provide food gift cards in gift amounts of their choice and send them to Social Services, Thanksgiving Program, Town Hall, P.O. Box 428 Durham, CT 06422. Please send in gift cards by November 18th if you would like to donate.

Donations of turkeys will gratefully be accepted on Tuesday, November 25, from 9 to 10 a.m. at Durham Activity Center located at 350 Main Street in Durham. Please call Amanda at 860-349-3153 if you are interested in donating a turkey.

Volunteers are needed to help coordinate distribution from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on November 25th. Please call Amanda at 860-349-3153 with any questions.

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