EUREKA, Calif. (KIEM)-It may look a little different this year – but that has not stopped local non-profits from providing free Christmas meals for those in need.
All meals will be either to-go or drive-thru style, at the following locations:
Eureka Rescue Mission located at 110 end Street in Eureka, from Noon to 2 p.m. Christmas Day. The mission plans to give out 100 food boxes, and includes a ham or turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, among other items. Call (707) 443-4551 to reserve a box.
Humboldt Center Area for Harm Reduction (HACHER) will serve a meal on December 24, Christmas Eve starting at 11 a.m., at 1522 3rd Street in Eureka, which will be first come, first served, and will be given a hot meal.
River Life Foundation will hold their annual free Christmas meal on Christmas Day from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at the Fortuna Veterans Hall located at 1426 Main Street in Fortuna, which will include roast beef, turkey, scalloped potatoes, green bean casserole a roll and Christmas cookies.
Delivery is available to residents within the City of Fortuna, call Ginny at (707) 601-6526 by 1 p.m. on Christmas day to arrange delivery.
St. Vincent de Paul on will serve their meal on Christmas Day at 35 W. 3rd Street in Eureka, beginning at 11 a.m. with a possible visit from the Jolly Saint Nick himself.
The Betty Kwan Chinn Foundation has already distributed 300 food boxes this week- and will offer a prime rib dinner on Christmas day – those in need, can call (707) 407-3833 by noon on December 25.
The founder Betty Kwan Chinn Foundation says, the event would not be possible without the help of community and fellow non-profit organizations.
“All this happen because all the community, all the people get involved and are willing to help, I had church and businesses come to help and made this possible, and again, I have outstanding staff that helped me out too,” she said.
Unfortunately, COVID-19 has put a halt on food deliveries this year, said Chinn.
For more information on how to donate and volunteer, or those in need of food can click on the following links, Eureka Rescue Mission; Humboldt Center Area for Harm Reduction; River Life Foundation; St. Vincent de Paul; The Betty Kwan Chinn Foundation.
