Earn entries for Tahoe Chamber Go Local program with donations to Christmas Cheer

Christmas Cheer, the South Lake Tahoe-based food pantry, is in need of food to give to the local community. The Tahoe Chamber has teamed up with a chamber member who is matching donations of food and cash given to Christmas Cheer this season up to $1,500.

All donating with locally purchased items and donated funds are eligible for the Chamber's Go Local Passport program. Spending locally gives the donator entries into the passport's $500 grand prize.

What is needed most this week at Christmas Cheer are hams and turkeys.

The nonprofit gives holiday meals and toys out to preregistered citizens on Monday and Tuesday December. 21/22 and their normal giveaways each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Christmas Cheer is located at 1120 3rd Street in South Lake Tahoe. Cash and food donations can be given to them during the above hours (don't leave anything out in front when closed). Call their phone number (530) 542-4934 for any questions on donations.

Checks can be mailed to Post Office Box 14489, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96151. At this time there is no availability for online donations but that option is coming in the near future. Their phone number is (530) 542-4934.

For those needed to receive the toys and food on Monday/Tuesday next week, take in a photo identification for each family member and letter from referring social service agency as soon as possible as Santa needs time to shop.

Each bag of food may be submitted on the GO Local Passport as $25 donated. For more information on this program, visit https://golocaltahoe.com/blog/christmas-cheer-holiday-donations/.