Artesia Offers Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway

The deadline is nearing to sign up for a free Thanksgiving food basket. ARTESIA, CA — Income-qualified residents can apply through Nov. 17 to receive a holiday food basket via the city’s Project Joy Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway. Each basket includes a turkey, pie and trimmings "needed to prepare a wonderful holiday meal at home," according to the city. Preregistration is required. Residents can sign up online at tinyurl.com/COAParks and choose to pick up their baskets at Artesia Park, 18750 Clarkdale Ave., or AJ Padelford Park, 11890 169th St. Find out what's happening in Cerritos-Artesiafor free with the latest updates from Patch. Basket pickup is scheduled for noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. "Project Joy helps ease the financial burden of the holidays so families can enjoy a special meal together," city officials noted on the project's webpage. Find out what's happening in Cerritos-Artesiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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