MANCHESTER, N.H. —

A Portsmouth nonprofit that began more than 40 years ago is working to support the community this holiday season.

Operation Blessing helps local families with clothing, food, and household essentials. They also run children's programs and operate a warming center.

Ahead of the holidays, the organization plans to host a Thanksgiving basket drive and a Christmas gift giveaway.

Donations are needed for both. For the Thanksgiving basket drive, Operation Blessing is looking for nonperishable items such as canned corn, canned cranberry sauce, canned turkey gravy, brownie mixes and gift cards for turkey, butter and rolls.

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For the Christmas gift giveaway, needed items include new toys, gam

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