Operation Christmas meal Dec. 11 at Sutherland

The O’Brien County 4-H Youth Council and Sutherland Church of Christ are offering Operation Christmas Meal to area residents on Friday, Dec. 11, from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Church of Christ parking lot.

The organizations are partnering with Iowa Select Farms and the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation to host a free hot pork loin drive-through meal to the first 400 people who attend through the Ignite the Spirit Community Partnership Program.

If you would like more information or to find out how you can get involved in Sutherland’s Operation Christmas Meal, call (712) 957-5045 or email xobrien@iastate.edu.

Carryout Christmas dinner at Red’s

Red’s Catering in Hartley is offering a carryout Christmas dinner on Friday, Dec. 25. Order by Tuesday, Dec. 22 to guarantee your meals.

See the ad on Page 3 for more details.

No open house at Treimer’s this year

Treimer’s Insurance in Hartley will not be holding its holiday open house this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, calendars and a Christmas giveaway will still be offered.

See the ad on Page 4 for more details.

Food distribution Dec. 16 at Trinity UCC

The Food Bank of Iowa’s mobile pantry program will be conducted on Wednesday, Dec. 16, from 4-6 p.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ in Hartley. The program is available free of charge and geared toward individuals who are in need of food assistance.

Participants are asked to stay in their vehicles and line up on the east side of the parking lot. The food will be brought to you as you drive under the canopy.

H-M-S menus

Monday, Dec. 14: Breakfast – Cereal, granola bites (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Chicken nuggets, scalloped potatoes, garlic toast (9-12), pears.

Tuesday, Dec. 15: Breakfast – Egg/cheese biscuit, fruit, juice; Lunch – Barbecue pork/bun, chips, romaine salad, cherry tomatoes, mixed fruit.

Wednesday, Dec. 16: Breakfast – Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice; Lunch – Softshell taco, lettuce/cheese, diced tomatoes, refried beans, bread (9-12), bananas.

Thursday, Dec. 17: Breakfast – Waffles, sausage (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, strawberries, roll, cookie.

Friday, Dec. 18: Breakfast – Omelet, toast, fruit, juice; Lunch – Hamburger/bun, fries, baked beans, apples.

Milk served with each meal. Fruit/veggie bar served with lunch.

CC/E menus

Monday, Dec. 14: No School – Staff Development.

Tuesday, Dec. 15: Breakfast – Mini pancakes, fruit, juice; Lunch – Pork tender on bun, broccoli, pears, chocolate chip cookie.

Wednesday, Dec. 16: Breakfast – Blueberry muffin, fruit, juice; Lunch – Sausage pizza, lettuce salad, pineapple.

Thursday, Dec. 17: Breakfast – Biscuits with sausage, fruit, juice; Lunch – Hamburger on bun, baked beans, fruit.

Friday, Dec. 18: Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; Lunch – Popcorn chicken, baby carrots, peaches.

Milk is served with each meal.

Food pantry hours at Hope Lutheran

Current hours for the food pantry at Hope Lutheran Church in Everly are Mondays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and Wednesdays, 1-5 p.m. Please knock on the church door and food will be brought out to you.