Santa Barbara mission, Wilmington fire department seek holiday food donations

The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission is collecting turkeys, canned goods and monetary donations through the end of the year to support holiday meals for people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. Its Thanksgiving feast is scheduled for Nov. 25, with donations accepted at the mission during weekday business hours. In Wilmington, the fire department is holding its annual food drive for Nourish NC, which supports children and families through its Market on Market and backpack programs. Donations of nutritious, unexpired, easy-to-prepare foods can be dropped off at any of the department’s 10 stations or the Skyline Center; the food will be delivered to Nourish NC on Dec. 11.