The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services partners with community groups each year to provide a Thanksgiving Assistance Program. Sponsors and applicants are needed. Participation is welcome from all Dare County residents. Applicants will be approved based on need, availability of sponsorship and funds.
Northern Beaches
Roanoke Island Woman’s Club is looking for sponsors and applicants for their Thanksgiving Basket Program provided in collaboration with the Dare County Department of Health & Human Services.
Sponsorship opportunities include monetary and basket donations. Individuals interested in making a monetary gift can mail checks to: Roanoke Island Woman’s Club, PO Box 1666, Manteo, NC 27954. Anyone interested in basket sponsorship information can contact Sandy Martin at 252.202.7632.
Participants interested in applying for the Thanksgiving Assistance Program can call or visit Dare County Department of Health & Human Services in Manteo at 252.475.5500 from October 3, 2022 until October 31, 2022. Anyone with questions about the application process can contact Leigh Brinkley at 252.475.5566.
Hatteras Island
The Fessenden Center & Dare County Department of Health & Human Services are looking for sponsors and applicants for the Hatteras Island Thanksgiving Basket Program.
Sponsorship opportunities include monetary and basket donations. Individuals interested in making a monetary gift can mail checks to: Fessenden Center, PO Box 859, Buxton, NC 27920. Anyone interested in basket sponsorship information can contact Annelise Wilcox at 252.475.5764.
Participants interested in applying for the Thanksgiving Assistance Program can pick up and return applications at Dare County Department of Health & Human Services in Frisco from October 10, 2022 until November 7, 2022. Anyone with questions about the application process can contact Jessica Nonnemocher at 252.475.9320.