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CITY OF PALMDALE MEDIA ALERT CONTACT: John Mlynar PHONE: 661/267-5115 DATE: November 20, 2017 Photo\Interview Opportunity WHAT: South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) distribution of November holiday baskets. Nearly 350 baskets will be given out, which will feed approximately 1,500 people. WHEN: Tuesday, November 21, 9 am to 4 pm. (Best photo op: 10 to 11 am) WHERE: SAVES, 1002 East Ave. Q-12, in Palmdale. WHO: SAVES Coordinator Patricia Morales; local families; SAVES Staff and volunteers. BACKGROUND: Each year, SAVES distributes hundreds of gift baskets around the Thanksgiving holiday. The baskets include items such as a 12 lb. turkey, stuffing, canned vegetables, cranberry sauce, instant mashed potatoes, canned sweet potatoes, boxed macaroni and cheese, corn muffin mix, canned pumpkin mix, gravy, broth, rolls, oatmeal, juice, fruit, pie crust mix and margarine or butter. . SAVES provides a practical and caring approach to serving people in need. The SAVES program was started in 1983 to offer assistance to individuals and families who are experiencing a temporary emergency situation. CONTACT: SAVES: Patricia Morales – 661/267-5191 -30- Communications Department 38300 Sierra Highway Palmdale, CA 93550 www.CityofPalmdale.org