Help fill Thanksgiving baskets for needy

This Thanksgiving many will give thanks for the bountiful blessings they enjoy. However, there are those who aren't as fortunate and won't be able to have a traditional turkey dinner.

Morning Star Church, 41W350 Powers Road in Huntley, has seen this need in the community and, as in many years past, will distribute Thanksgiving baskets overflowing with everything needed for a Thanksgiving feast. Food item donations to fill these "baskets of blessings" are greatly appreciated.

Non-refrigerated items that are needed for each basket include: two boxes of stuffing, canned vegetables (two each of corn, string beans and yams), one 5-pound bag of potatoes, one bag of apples, one package of brown-and-serve rolls, two packages of turkey gravy, canned cranberry sauce, 1 pound of mixed nuts, one large can of pumpkin pie filling, two cans of apple pie filling, evaporated milk and 1 pound of assorted chocolates.

Refrigerated items needed for each basket are: a 12- to 14-pound frozen turkey, frozen Cool Whip, 1 quart of eggnog, 1 pound of butter or margarine, a dozen eggs and two packages of frozen pie crust.

Financial donations of any amount are also welcome. A gift of $50 will prepare a basket for one family. Morning Star Church wants to ensure that no one in our community is left out this Thanksgiving, so call (847) 669-9800, ext. 155, or e-mail outreach@morningstarwoc.org if you wish to donate or know someone who might be in need of one of these baskets.