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| Lighthouse Emergency Services - Events No, we provide the food for our clients to prepare their meal in their own home, allowing them to enjoy the Thanksgiving traditions they share as a family. How many families do you help each Thanksgiving? Last year Lighthouse Emergency Services provided a traditional Thanksgiving meal for over 1,000 families in Oakland County. Based on current trends, we are expecting the demand to be even higher this year. Do you provide Turkeys? Absolutely! We purchase 10 – 12 lb. frozen turkeys from a wholesaler at a significant discount and distribute them with the other Thanksgiving groceries. For larger families we purchase larger turkeys as funds allow. What items do you need?
When & where can I drop off the food that I collect? Pontiac: Food drop off begins Monday, November 17 and continues each day until Friday, November 21. Hours are 9:00 am to 3:00 pm each day. Can I volunteer to help pack food baskets or do other related tasks? Absolutely! (Times and tasks vary by day) Please contact: How can I get my kids/ scout troop/ students involved? For Elementary School Students
For Middle School Students
For High School Students
Who can I talk to for more information? The Thanksgiving Program Coordinators are Maud Plumer in Pontiac 248-920-6100 x2141 and Connie Stapleton in Clarkston 248-620-6116. Can I donate to help buy turkeys or other needed food items? Certainly!!! Please click here to make a donation online (please select Emergency Services as the donation category) or mail your check to: Lighthouse Emergency Services – Thanksgiving P.O. Box 430508 Pontiac, MI 48343 |