ESPERANCE – The Esperance Fire Department and the Esperance-Sloansville United Methodist Church are partnering to host a "Community Turkey Stroll" on Sunday, Nov. 16, to support local families in need this Thanksgiving.

The "Walk, Sip, & Give!" event will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Esperance Fire Department, located at 115 Church Street. The goal is to collect food pantry donations and raise funds to provide Thanksgiving meal baskets for area residents.

Attendees can enjoy coffee, cocoa, and cookie decorating. The event will also feature a short, fun stroll accompanied by a "real" turkey.

Organizers are asking for monetary donations or non-expired, non-perishable pantry items. They are especially in need of shelf-stable mixes, juice, coffee, and laundry detergent. Attendees are asked not to bring peas or beans.