LAKE COUNTY – Catholic Charities is seeking assistance from the community in putting together Thanksgiving dinners for family members in need.

An anonymous donor has generously given Catholic Charities Rural Food Project 100 turkeys to give to families that are currently signed up for the group's monthly food box distribution.

Catholic Charities is asking for the following items in order to make up food boxes for Thanksgiving dinner for those in our area who are in need:

• 100 packets of Turkey gravy mix;

• 100 cans of cranberry sauce;

• 200 boxes of dressing;

• 200 boxes of mashed potatoes;

• 200 cans of corn;

• 200 cans of green beans;

• 200 cans of yams;

• 200 boxes of dressing.

If you can assist please bring your donation to the Catholic Charities Lake County Programs office at 21257 Calistoga St., Middletown (between the library and the car wash). Your donation will assist help make Thanksgiving a joy for many people who are in need.

For inquiries please contact Hedy Montoya, regional director of Catholic Charities Lake County Programs, at 707-987-8139.