Sponsors and applicants needed for Thanksgiving Basket Program

Published 10:24 pm Thursday, October 10, 2019

The Dare County Department of Health and Human Services partners with community groups each year to provide a Thanksgiving Assistance Program. Sponsors and applicants are needed. Participation is welcome from all Dare County residents. Sponsorship will be based on need, availability of sponsorship and funds.

Northern Beaches

Roanoke Island Woman’s Club is looking for sponsors and applicants for their Thanksgiving Basket Program provided in collaboration with the Dare County Department of Health & Human Services.

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Sponsorship opportunities include monetary and basket donations. Individuals interested in making a monetary gift can mail checks to: Roanoke Island Woman’s Club, PO Box 1666, Manteo, NC 27954. Anyone interested in basket sponsorship information can contact Chelsea Green at 703-398-7360.

Participants interested in applying for the Thanksgiving Assistance Program can pick up and return applications at Dare County Department of Health and Human Services in Manteo at the Social Services Division Campus from Oct. 1 until Oct. 31. Anyone with questions about the application process can contact Leigh Brinkley at 252-475-5566.

Hatteras Island

The Fessenden Center and Dare County Department of Health and Human Services are looking for sponsors and applicants for the Hatteras Island Thanksgiving Basket Program.

Sponsorship opportunities include monetary and basket donations. Individuals interested in making a monetary gift can mail checks to: Fessenden Center, PO Box 859, Buxton, NC 27920. Anyone interested in basket sponsorship information can contact April Bodiford at 252-475-5650.

Participants interested in applying for the Thanksgiving Assistance Program can pick up and return applications at Dare County Department of Health and Human Services in Frisco from Oct. 7 until Nov. 8. Anyone with questions about the application process can contact Jessica Nonnemocher at 252-475-9320.

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