COSTA MESA, CA — For the second year, Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris partnered with Share Our Selves for a three-day Thanksgiving food distribution for families in need in Orange County. Registration for the turkey giveaway filled up immediately, but all families will receive a food bag with items to help prepare their Thanksgiving dinner.
“We continue to see many families in our community living so close to the edge and in need of assistance,” said Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine). “It’s heartbreaking to see the need during the holidays, but gratifying to be able to be part of helping people have a Thanksgiving celebration with their families and loved ones.”
“We are so grateful to Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris for sponsoring this annual event, as well as our community partners, donors and volunteers,” said Share Our Selves CEO Christy Ward. “Thanks to their collective efforts, our Thanksgiving Food Distribution Program will be providing 1,200 meals for families in our community while raising awareness for our comprehensive services.”
The food packages included turkeys, thanksgiving dinner ingredients and fresh produce. Ahead of the event, the Assemblywoman secured nearly $25,000 in sponsorship contributions to support this year’s event. Sponsors included Automobile Club of Southern California, DaVita, California Apartment Association, AT&T, and Intoxalock.