Care and Share of Crookston is collecting donations for the annual Turkey and Ham Food Drive. This year, their goal is to collect 75 turkeys and 75 hams throughout November and December to help provide holiday meals to the families and individuals they serve.
With the rising cost of groceries and the continued increase in the cost of living, something as simple as preparing a holiday meal can become an added financial burden for households already trying to make ends meet. For many, the holidays bring joy and traditions, but they can also bring uncertainty about how to put a special meal on the table.
At Care & Share and New Hope Food Shelf, they believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to experience a little holiday warmth. At the very least, a turkey or ham can bring a family together around the table, create a moment of comfort, preserve a tradition, and remind someone that their community cares. A holiday meal is about so much more than the food. It’s about belonging, togetherness, dignity, and the feeling that someone thought of you during a time of year when those feelings matter most.
Ham, turkey, and monetary donations can be dropped off at Care and Share, located at 220 East 3rd Street in Crookston. A thermometer posted outside of their building will show the progress toward their donation goal. Let’s fill that thermometer and make sure more families have something special to share this holiday season. Together, we can make a difference, one meal and one act of kindness at a time.
For more information about the Turkey and Ham Food Drive, call 218-281-2644.
