A Roundup of Thanksgiving Stories to Be Thankful For

Here’s some help. We have compiled some Thanksgiving stories that might be able to put you more at ease and feeling much better about America’s annual holiday to give thanks.

The Keys to an Effective Food Drive 

 This year, make the most impact when donating to your community's Thanksgiving food drive.

Holiday Recipe: Homemade Sourdough Bread and Compound Butter

Treat your dinner guests to something extra special this holiday with these recipes for orange cranberry butter and sourdough bread.

Thanksgiving + Hanukkah = Thanksgivukkah: What You Need to Know 

In a rarity, Thanksgiving and the first full day of Hanukkah both fall on Nov. 28 this year. Patch offers some ideas on how to celebrate the two holidays.

[VIDEO] Tips for Creating Gluten-Free Holiday Meal

Here's what to serve gluten-free guests for the holidays.

Epic Fail: The Funniest Thanksgiving Mishaps (SPONSORED)

Whether it’s a side dish that goes awry or a half-thawed turkey, Thanksgiving mishaps happen. Here are some of the funniest and most unusual ones—and how you can avoid a similar fate. Sponsored by Sony.
 
Where Can You Help Those in Need on Thanksgiving?
 
Looking for a place to volunteer this Thanksgiving?
 
Places to Donate Food During Holiday Season and All-Year Round
 
You can also make cash donations to help the food pantries throughout the East Bay.

The Great Thanksgiving Debate: Stuffing Versus Dressing (SPONSORED)
 
What's the best side dish for a Thanksgiving turkey—stuffing or dressing? No matter which side you’re on, plan ahead for the holiday season with these delicious recipes the whole family will love. Sponsored by Sony.

Thanksgiving Dinner: Appetizer Style 
Revamp Thanksgiving dinner with appetizers as the main course.

What Are You Thankful For?
Share your photos with the hashtag #thankfulfor or directly to kathleen@patch.com and we may feature you in a national gallery.