Holiday food basket supplies running low, Carson City's FISH asks for turkey donations
CARSON CITY — The food bank that makes up Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, is in urgent need of turkeys this holiday season.
FISH annually distributes food baskets to those in need with plans this season to distribute more than 450 baskets throughout the counties of Douglas, Lyon, Storey and Carson City.
“While the economy has improved and families lose resources like food stamps, FISH is there to keep them engaged in the workforce,” said FISH Executive Director Jim Peckham.
On Thursday, Nov. 16 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. FISH will be accepting turkey donations at the Carson City Nugget, 507 North Carson Street. FISH will also have provided the option of donating $10 to go toward purchase of a turkey. See the website link here or call 775.882.3474 (FISH) and donation scan be taken over the phone.
Meanwhile, FISH has partnered with the Carson Nugget to provide a hot meal to an expected 800 people at the Nugget on Thanksgiving Day.
FISH also prepares holiday baskets filled with the traditional items and is seeking donations of turkey, stuffing, potatoes, canned fruit, canned vegetables, gravy and dessert so that every family has the opportunity to celebrate with family.
Non-perishable Donations can be made Monday through Saturday at 10126 U.S. Hwy 50 East, Mound House; 1561 Hwy 395, Minden and/or at our main location 1601 North Carson Street in Carson City.
The Carson Mall is also collecting food items for Thanksgiving baskets that will be distributed FISH. Bring any food items. Thursday, Nov. 9 and Nov. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 and Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to noon. A table will be located inside the mall on the east side.
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