LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Senior Activity Center’s board of directors, volunteers and participants finished a successful fundraising drive for Operation Tango Mike.

The volunteers and seniors of the community recognized how big of an impact OTM makes in the lives of local families and their deployed family members and wanted to help.

After discussing with Ginny Craven the needs of OTM, the decision was made to hold a fundraiser and collect supplies during the month of July.

The center’s thrift store in downtown Lakeport held a 50 percent off day July 27 and split the proceeds with OTM.

Combined with the day’s sales and many generous contributions from the community, the Meals on Wheels Thrift Store was able to meet their goal of $1,395.

The goal was set to cover the costs of sending 100 care packages to troops overseas.

The Meals on Wheels Thrift Store is located at 120 N. Main St. in Lakeport and can be contacted at 707-263-6174.

The thrift store helps fund over 55,000 meals per year to seniors in the community.

They are always looking for volunteers, accepting donations and pickups can be arranged for items that don’t fit in the car.