With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, Rancho Cucamonga residents who want to help a neighbor set a holiday table still have time to pitch in.

The City of Rancho Cucamonga is running its Holiday Food Basket Drive, collecting non-perishable foods and complete holiday baskets for local families in need.

The drive opened Monday, October 19, and continues through Thursday, December 10, according to the city's announcement.

Where and when to donate

Donations are accepted at the RC Community Center, 9791 Arrow Route.

Drop-off hours are Monday through Thursday, from noon to 5 p.m.

That means there is no weekend drop-off, so the next chance to donate is Monday afternoon.

With the December 10 deadline, fewer than four weeks of collection days remain.

The city's announcement does not say whether drop-off hours change during Thanksgiving week, so donors planning a visit that week may want to confirm with the city first.

What goes in a basket

Residents can bring individual non-perishable items or assemble a complete basket.

The city's list for a full basket reads like a shopping list for a traditional holiday dinner.

It includes two cans of vegetables, two cans of corn, one can of sweet potatoes, two boxes of stuffing mix, instant mashed potato mix, two cans of gravy and one can of cranberry sauce.

Non-alcoholic beverages are also on the list.

Beyond food, the city asks for an aluminum roasting pan and a roasting bag.

A $30 gift card rounds out the basket.

The whole package goes in a laundry basket, which doubles as the container.

Who it helps

The city says the donations go to Rancho Cucamonga families in need during the holiday season.

The announcement does not explain how families can request a basket.

Residents who need help, or who have questions about donating, can reach the city through the contact directory on its website.

Also on the city calendar

The city's annual Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon takes place Thursday, November 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the James L. Brulte Senior Center, 11200 Base Line Road.

The event, held with the Family Service Association for adults 50 and older, includes a Thanksgiving-style meal, dessert, live entertainment and a prize drawing.

Registration for the luncheon is now closed, the city's event page says.

This week's City Council meeting has also moved up a day, to Tuesday, November 17, at 6 p.m.

Quick guide

What: Holiday Food Basket Drive.

Where: RC Community Center, 9791 Arrow Route.

When: Monday through Thursday, noon to 5 p.m., through December 10.

Sources: City of Rancho Cucamonga, Holiday Food Basket Drive (https://www.cityofrc.us/news/holiday-food-basket-drive); City of Rancho Cucamonga, Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon event page (https://www.cityofrc.us/events/senior-thanksgiving-luncheon); City of Rancho Cucamonga news and events alerts (https://www.cityofrc.us/news-events).

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