The holidays are always a reminder to be thankful and pay it forward! Our communities have many who are suffering the ravages of job loss, homelessness and need. Here are several options for gifts of food and necessities.

These options courtesy of www.foodpantries.org

Crossroads Food Pantry, Owensboro, KY, 270-852-6557.

Pleasant Valley Community Church Owensboro, KY, 270-926-2888, Open every 2nd. Saturday of each month 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Family Worship Center, Owensboro, KY, 270-685-4971, call for donation hours.

Help Office of Owensboro, 270-685-4971, Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for donations.

Widows and Orphans Food Pantry, Calhoun, KY, 270-499-1199, Call for hours of donation.

McLean County Help Office, Calhoun, KY, 270-278,5500. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m.

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