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Community & care this season

Gathering, giving and getting through.

There is room for both holiday joy and the harder feelings this season can bring.

ADLA Community Opportunity Center Thanksgiving giveaway. Free turkey or ham, Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 612 S. Breazeale Avenue, Mount Olive, NC 28365. First come, first served until supplies are gone. Call 919-299-4450.

ADLA Thanksgiving Giveaway

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 · 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Hosted by ADLA Community Opportunity Center during the ADLA Food Pantry.
612 S. Breazeale Avenue, Mount Olive, NC 28365.

Free turkey or ham. First come, first served until they are gone.

Questions? 919-299-4450 · ADLA, INC. on Facebook

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When the holidays don’t feel happy

Grief, loneliness and pressure can sit beside celebration. A gentle read about finding room for your feelings and support.

Read the reflection →
A LITTLE HOLIDAY MAGIC

USPS Operation Santa

Families can write to Santa, and caring neighbors can adopt letters and send gifts through the USPS Operation Santa program.

2026: Send letters by December 5. Letter adoption begins November 16.

Sending a letter does not guarantee it will be posted, adopted, or that a gift will be received.

Write to Santa ↗ More about the program →
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FOOD RESOURCES · NORTH CAROLINA

Find food near you.

Looking for a food pantry or a meal? Search Feed America by ZIP code or city to find food assistance near you. Find additional help in central and eastern North Carolina through the Food Bank’s ZIP-code search. Call locations to confirm hours and availability.

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Illustrative community scene · LDW Community Center