With the holiday season approaching, several Tri-Community organizations are stepping up to support local families. Through food drives, fundraising events, and a holiday gift program, these groups are gathering essential items and donations to bring holiday joy to residents across Wrightwood, Phelan, and nearby areas.

Tri-Community Helping Hands Seeks Food Donations for Holiday Baskets

Tri-Community Helping Hands, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is collecting nonperishable food items for Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday Food Baskets. Needed donations include canned goods like vegetables and fruits, as well as boxed items such as stuffing and potatoes.

Donations can be dropped off at the Wrightwood CSD, located at 1275 Hwy. 2, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., or at the United Methodist Church, 1453 Barbara Street, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monetary donations are also welcome and can be mailed to: Tri-Community Helping Hands, P.O. Box 2742, Wrightwood, CA 92397-2742. Checks should be made payable to Tri-Community Helping Hands.

Thanksgiving Food Drive by Saint Vincent de Paul Society

The Saint Vincent de Paul Society of Saint Junipero Serra Catholic Church in Phelan, along with Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Wrightwood, is collecting food donations for Thanksgiving baskets to support families in need. Collection boxes for donated items are set up at local businesses and most Snowline schools.

Requested items include juice, Jell-O, potato buds, canned yams or sweet potatoes, cornbread mix, boxed dressing, canned cranberries, gravy, canned fruits, and canned vegetables such as green beans and corn. Donations can also be dropped off at Saint Junipero Serra Church in Phelan, Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fundraisers to Assist Bridge Fire Victims

Two events are planned to raise funds for Bridge Fire victims who lost their homes. The Timberline Lions will host a “Breakfast with Santa” on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, and a drink. Admission is $30 for a family of four, $7 for adults, and $6 for children. A craft table for kids and a drop-off box for letters to Santa will also be available.

Following the breakfast, a craft fair featuring local vendors will take place from 2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Attendees can shop a variety of items and enjoy hot cinnamon rolls and other treats. Both events will be held at the Wrightwood Community Center.

Phelan Chamber’s Angel Tree Holiday Gift Drive

Throughout the holiday season, the Phelan Chamber of Commerce is organizing its annual Angel Tree Holiday Gift Drive to support children in need across the Tri-Community. Red Angel Tree Boxes can be found at participating businesses, where shoppers are invited to take a “Little Angel” tag and purchase a gift for a local child. More information is available in this issue of NewsPlus or at Phelanchamber.info.

These programs offer Tri-Community residents meaningful ways to make a difference and spread holiday cheer across the region.