Turkeys for Wonder Valley

Friends of Wonder Valley, a new tax-exempt 501(c)(3) with a mission of enhancing the lives of those living in Wonder Valley, is SUPER EXCITED to announce that we’re partnering with SBC Community Action Partnership to give away up to 60 Thanksgiving turkeys to Wonder Valley residents on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Sign up starts at 9 a.m., at the Wonder Valley Community Center, 80526½ Amboy Road, Wonder Valley CA 92277.

The turkeys will be distributed at the WVCC sometime between 11 a.m. and noon. There will be UP TO 60 turkeys. Turkeys average 12-14 pounds. You are not guaranteed a turkey. This event is first come, first served.

You must be a Wonder Valley resident to receive a turkey. No more than one turkey per parcel. You must be present to pick up your turkey. The Wonder Valley Community Center will be open at 9 a.m.

If you have any questions, please call Teresa Sitz at 760-367-9880.

Free for Thanksgiving

For Wonder Valley residents:

U.S.D.A. Food Distribution
November 21 starting at 10:30 a.m. The "He Provides Ministry" will give out free clothing and household items to those who need them starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Wonder Valley Community Center, 80526-1/2 Amboy Road in Wonder Valley. Wonder Valley residents self-certify on site.

Salvation Army Food Distribution
November 23 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Wonder Valley Community Center, 80526-1/2 Amboy Road in Wonder Valley. Wonder Valley residents self-certify on site.

The following organizations and businesses are providing free food and meals for those in need throughout the Morongo Basin.

The Way Station in Joshua Tree provides free raw turkeys and Thanksgiving dinner fixings for anyone in need on Nov. 22. The gates open at 8 a.m. You must be signed up between 10-10:30 a.m. The Way Station is located at 61722 Commercial Street in Joshua Tree. There will be an obligatory encouraging message.

John’s Place in Yucca Valley offers free Thanksgiving breakfast from 7 - 11 a.m. and free Thanksgiving Dinner from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  on Nov. 24. John’s Place is located at 56249 Twentynine Palms Highway in Yucca Valley.

Andreas Char-Broiled Burgers in Twentynine Palms offers a free ham and egg breakfast from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Nov. 24. They are located at 73780 Twentynine Palms Highway in Twentynine Palms.

Food for Life offers a full Thanksgiving meal from 1 - 4 p.m. on Nov. 24 at the First Baptist Church, 6414 Split Rock Avenue in Twentynine Palms.

Many thanks to the businesses and organizations who reach out to those in need through the holidays.