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Source: Columbia County Spotlight

It’s the season of giving, and you can help the Scappoose Volunteer Firefighters Association lend a hand. Turkey drive The fire department is collecting turkeys to provide holiday meals to those in need through its holiday Share & Care program. Those interested in donating a turkey can drop one off at the Scappoose Rural Fire Protection District’s main station, located at 52751 Columbia River Highway in Scappoose. Turkeys are due by Thursday, Dec. 17. Share & Care applications open Applications are open for the Share & Care program, which provides food, toys and clothing to those in need during the holiday season. Applicants must live within the boundaries of the Scappoose School District and submit an application by 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8. Want to help spread some holiday cheer? The program is also accepting donations of money or gifts specified on the program’s Amazon wishlist, available at tinyurl.com/4fxxwv38.

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