From November 30 through December 10, Santa and your firefighters from McLane Black Lake Fire Department will be visiting your neighborhood! Help Santa’s team collect food donations for the Thurston County Food Bank and the FORKids Backpack Program to support families in need and provide food for local children. Last year, your generosity helped Santa and his trusty firefighter elves collect over 8,854 pounds of food and $1,800 in cash donations. Thank you for helping your neighbors!

Not sure what to donate? Our most-needed items are high-protein foods: canned chili, meats, tuna, peanut butter, and beans. We also accept non-perishable canned and unopened dry goods, including soups, cereal, canned fruits and vegetables, pasta, baby food and formula, and individual-serving, kid-friendly items.