City of Gary has Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway applications
Contributed By:The 411 News
Volunteers, sponsors and food donations are needed to help 1000 families
The City of Gary, the Gary Common Council and the Gary For Life Ten Point Coalition will present the city’s Annual Thanksgiving Celebration and Food Giveaway on Monday, November 20, 2017. The Thanksgiving giveaway is presented each year to provide Gary families who apply, a wholesome meal on the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Applications for the Thanksgiving Baskets will be available to Gary residents beginning Tuesday, October 10 through Monday, October 23, 2017. Applications may be completed at City Hall, 401 Broadway at the first floor Citizen Service Desk, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Thursday. Applications must be completed on site.
Those applying should have three pieces of information: Proof of residency, a Photo ID, and Proof of income are necessary to complete the application. Utility bills should match address on ID. All applications must be received in the Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services at City Hall on or before the October 23rddeadline.
The celebration and giveaway on Monday, November 20th will be held at the Diamond Center located at the US Steel Yard/Gary RailCats stadium. The Food Baskets will be distributed from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. to those having applied during the application period. Doors open at 4 p.m.
Volunteers, sponsors and food donations are needed. To help the city serve 1000 families, contact the Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services (MOCS), (219) 881-4815; email MOCS@ci.gary.in.us for donation and sponsorship information.
Volunteers may also register with LaShawn Brooks, MOCS director.
Story Posted:10/15/2017
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