LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Several local groups are planning food giveaways to help Lake County residents needing help this holiday season.
A cooperative undertaking including Lakeport Rotary, NCO Community Action, Lake County Hunger Task Force, Lake Family Resource Center, Foods, Etc., Bruno's Shop Smart and the Lake County Record-Bee collected funds last year that will be used for a holiday food giveaway in December before the holidays.
Funds for 2021 will be collected at any branch of Umpqua Bank and WestAmerica Bank.
Registration for holiday food for those who live in Kelseyville, Lakeport, Finley, Upper Lake, Nice and Lucerne will begin Monday, Nov. 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lake Family Resource Center, 896 Lakeport Boulevard in Lakeport.
Registration for holiday food for those who live in Glenhaven, Clearlake Oaks, Spring Valley, Clearlake or Lower Lake will be held Dec. 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Burns Valley School parking lot.
These will be drive-thru registration events, with each limited to the first 400 households that apply.
Applicants must have a valid photo ID and proof of physical address. All must apply in person and masks are required. Distribution information will be provided at the time of registration.
Registration for the Spirit of the Season holiday food giveaway for those who live in Middletown, Cobb, Hidden Valley and Loch Lomond will be held only on Dec. 1 and 2 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Methodist Church, located at 15833 Armstrong St. in Middletown.
Bring proof of current residence, a valid photo ID and wear a mask.
It is requested that only one person household come to register, and do not bring children. These requests are nonnegotiable.