ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office is working to make sure no one goes hungry this Thanksgiving.
They’re gearing up for their second annual Thanksgiving Giveback.
The goal is to make sure 300 families can enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal at no cost.
The department is accepting donations through Nov. 16.
They are also looking for volunteers from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17 at the Melrose Library to coordinate and pack food bags.
Volunteers are also needed the next morning on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 8-10 a.m. to relocate and distribute the bags.
Applications for meals are now open and will run through Tuesday, Nov. 14, or until 300 applications have been received.
Here is a list of food donations they are accepting:
- Frozen turkeys
- Vegetables
- Canned green beans
- Corn
- Carrots
- Dressing mix
- Cranberry sauce
- Canned gravy
- Potatoes - canned
- Packaged mix bread rolls
- Box cornbread
To apply for a Thanksgiving meal, click here.