LAKE COUNTY— Donations for the Lake County Holiday Fund are still being accepted at any branch of West America Bank or Umpqua Bank. These donations are used to provide boxes of food for the holidays to families in need locally for the duration of the holiday season.
Cooperating agencies that make this program possible are Lakeport Rotary, NCO Community Action, Lake County Hunger Task Force, Lake Family Resource Center, and the Lake County Record-Bee. These donations are tax deductible.
The Lake County Record-Bee will continue to print the names of donors, if desired, and any dedications they wish to express.
Thus far, $9,012.72 has been raised through the generosity of community members .
Donors for this week include:
- In memory of Bill Van Pelt from Clearlake Lava, Inc. ($3,000)
- The Hyden Family ($100)
- In memory of Bill and Mrilyn Angelley ($50)
- In memory of Don and Lucy Hook ($50)
- Anonymous ($200)
According to Lorrie Gray, a board member on the Lake County Hunger Task Force, the funds collected the previous year went towards providing food for families and individuals this holiday season.
