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Proyectos Navideños en SiriusXM
Durante las emisiones de "Mariah Mondays" en SiriusXM, María Carey mezcla clásicos navideños con éxitos festivos. Desde "Underneath the Tree" de Kelly Clarkson hasta "Someday at Christmas" de Stevie Wonder, las canciones se mezclan con las navideñas favoritas de todos. Esto crea un ambiente navideño único y emocionante. Carey demuestra su amor por la Navidad a través de estas emisiones, haciendo que la temporada sea aún más especial.Amor por la Cocina Navideña
María Carey disfruta cocinando durante las fiestas. Su receta favorita es el linguini con salsa de almejas blancas, que hace todos los años. A veces, su hija Monroe la ayuda. Esta actividad es un ritual navideño importante para ella. Cocinar le da placer y la permite compartir momentos especiales con su familia.Nueva Música para 2025
Además de sus proyectos navideños, María Carey está trabajando en nueva música para 2025. Este proceso la describe como emocionante. Sabemos que ella siempre trae algo nuevo y sorprendente, y la próxima música seguramente será otra maravilla. Estamos ansiosos de escuchar lo que tiene preparado para nosotros."Uniting for a Hunger-Free Castro County"
FFA Students' Contribution
The Nazareth FFA students came together with a purpose. They gathered to pack boxes for the Holy Family Food Pantry, seeing it as a way to actively contribute to the annual food and fund drive. As Michael Fulkerson, a junior Nazareth FFA student, shared, "We usually pack around close to almost 40 boxes every time we do this. This is usually an either and every other week or maybe a once a month type deal." The students had to skillfully navigate their schedules with different classes while still finding time to make a difference.Moreover, four other classes also joined in the effort. This collaborative spirit shows the power of community when it comes to addressing hunger.The Need and Reach of the Food Pantry
Ronnie Hoelting, a Holy Family Food Pantry volunteer, shed light on the initial experience. "The first week that we started, we had five clients. We thought, 'What are we getting ourselves into?' But then word of mouth spread, and of course, the economy is up and down like it is. And these people truly need our help." The food pantry currently serves not only Castro County but also Dimmitt, Hart, and Nazareth. As Pierce Wilhelm, a sophomore Nazareth FFA student, emphasized, "With us doing this food pantry, it supports the whole county and even other counties around us. It really is just giving back to anyone who supports us."This shows the far-reaching impact of the pantry and how it becomes a lifeline for many.The Importance and Learning for Students
Fulkerson further explained the significance. "It's good to give back to the community, at least as far as like us, younger people, like high schoolers or junior high. It's important because it gives us a chance to be active in our communities and to repay people that have helped us through paying for or supporting our athletics, our academics or other extracurriculars like FFA or Boy Scouts." He also pointed out that it provides an opportunity to learn how things are done and why they are done. "Because like these people here that use the food pantry, they need the support. And so this is one way to help that."Holeting added another perspective. "Well, if you're hungry, you're not going to learn a lot. You're not going to have any enthusiasm to try to learn it to get, keep yourself ahead." This highlights the direct connection between having basic needs met and a person's ability to thrive and learn.The Holy Family Food Pantry in Nazareth truly stands as a beacon of hope, showing how a community can come together to make a meaningful impact on those in need."Helping Families Thrive During the Holidays with Local Food Bank Support"
Holiday Food Basket Distribution Details
Food basket distribution will take place on a single day, December 19th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the food bank located at 120 Nevada St. in Portola. The Salvation Army and Leonard's Market have generously donated hams, while individual donors, nonprofits, and local businesses have come together to provide chickens and all the trimmings. This generous outpouring of support ensures that families will have a delicious holiday meal.
The process of signing up is straightforward. Residents can fill out the Holiday Helping Hands form sent by the Plumas County Sheriff's Association by December 13th. The EPCAN Food Bank also has forms available during regular hours, and volunteers can accept them during opening hours or through the mail slot. This makes it convenient for everyone to participate and receive the much-needed assistance.
Year-Round Operations of the EPCAN Food Bank
The Eastern Plumas Community Assistance Network operates the local food bank year-round, providing a vital lifeline to those facing food insecurity. Food bank hours are Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and Thursday afternoons from noon to 2 p.m. These regular hours ensure that residents have access to food when they need it most.
The EPCAN Board is deeply grateful for the support of its donors, volunteers, and supporters. To make a cash donation, contributions can be sent to 120 Nevada St., Portola, Calif. 96122. Those interested in becoming a volunteer can call (530) 836-1485. Every contribution, whether monetary or in the form of volunteer time, makes a difference in the lives of those we serve.