As the holiday season quickly approaches, St. Francis Human Concerns is planning for its annual Thanksgiving Project, which provides meals for families in the community. Last year, approximately 225 families were served a Thanksgiving meal, “and we anticipate serving the same number this year, if not more,” said Amanda DeFusco, communications coordinator for St. Francis Parish and Community Center.

Human Concerns is seeking donations of the following items: frozen turkeys, yams, instant potatoes, stuffing mix,…