Where to find free community Thanksgiving dinners in Mendocino — plus foster a shelter pet this week

MENDOCINO Co., 11/25/19 — Thanksgiving is a time when families and friends gather together to celebrate community and sharing abundance, but for those who may not know exactly where to go, there are a number of community Thanksgiving events that take place each year around the county. If you are looking for an affordable place to gather and share dinner with other community members, these dinners are either free or low cost and open to all. If you’re interested in helping out, we recommend contacting the organizers, as volunteers are often welcome and much needed.

Beyond gathering with other community members, some of our local animals are also in need, and the Humane Society of Inland Mendocino is also looking for foster homes for the shelter’s animals over the Thanksgiving week, many of which are sleeping outside as the shelter does not have adequate indoor sleeping space. If you can help out, contact them by visiting the shelter, calling 707-485-0123 or emailing hmimc@pacific.net.