Holiday season is upon us and the Eastern Plumas Community Assistance Network (EPCAN), the local food bank in Portola, is getting ready for its annual distribution of holiday food baskets for those in need of a little extra assistance. Hams have been purchased with a generous donation from the Salvation Army and Leonards Market of Portola. In addition, chickens and all the dinner trimmings have been purchased with donations from individuals, nonprofit organizations, and businesses in our communities.
Individuals and families who wish to receive a food basket must sign up in advance, no later than Friday, December 13. Signing up is easy - use the “Holiday Helping Hands Form” sent in the mail to all residents by the Plumas County Sheriff’s Association, or go directly to the EPCAN Food Bank during regular hours to pick one up. Completed forms picked up in Portola should be returned directly to to an EPCAN volunteer at the Food Bank during our open hours or by dropping it in the mail slot by the Dec. 13 deadline.
The actual holiday food basket distribution will be one day only on Thursday, December 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the EPCAN Portola Food Bank at 120 Nevada Street. Distribution of food to those who sign up will be joyfully managed by our EPCAN volunteers.
EPCAN operates the local food bank all year round. The food bank regular hours are Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 and Thursday afternoons from 12:00 to 2:00.
The EPCAN Board is thankful for our donors, volunteers, and supporters. “We are strictly a non-profit organization and depend on donations, as well as volunteers who give up their time to serve the community,” organizers said.
If you are interested in making a cash donation, it may be sent to EPCAN at 120 Nevada Street, Portola 96122. To become a volunteer, you may call 530-836-1485.
Individuals and families who wish to receive a food basket must sign up in advance, no later than Friday, December 13. Signing up is easy - use the “Holiday Helping Hands Form” sent in the mail to all residents by the Plumas County Sheriff’s Association, or go directly to the EPCAN Food Bank during regular hours to pick one up. Completed forms picked up in Portola should be returned directly to to an EPCAN volunteer at the Food Bank during our open hours or by dropping it in the mail slot by the Dec. 13 deadline.
The actual holiday food basket distribution will be one day only on Thursday, December 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the EPCAN Portola Food Bank at 120 Nevada Street. Distribution of food to those who sign up will be joyfully managed by our EPCAN volunteers.
EPCAN operates the local food bank all year round. The food bank regular hours are Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 and Thursday afternoons from 12:00 to 2:00.
The EPCAN Board is thankful for our donors, volunteers, and supporters. “We are strictly a non-profit organization and depend on donations, as well as volunteers who give up their time to serve the community,” organizers said.
If you are interested in making a cash donation, it may be sent to EPCAN at 120 Nevada Street, Portola 96122. To become a volunteer, you may call 530-836-1485.
