This year Candlewick residents are being asked to buy gifts and Christmas dinner for ten needy families living here in CWL. The families in need will be qualified as eligible by the Boone County Pantry. We all know how tough things are right now and everyone deserves a happy and blessed Christmas. Believe me, it will feel like a gift to you when you help out. I intend to participate and I hope you do as well. The families will never forget your kindness.
Each family will receive a turkey and everything needed to prepare a great Christmas dinner as well as two gifts per child. Please consider donating a new toy or new article of clothing for the kids.
The drive will begin November 5th in conjunction with the rec center open house. For future sign up go to the rec center and sign up to donate a turkey, a dinner, or a gift. You will be asked for your name, phone, and email address so a reminder can be sent or called to you.
If you choose to give a gift you will be given a tag with the child’s age, sex, and clothing size along with a list of suggested gifts. You only need to buy one gift but there is no limit. Just ask for more tags. Please wrap the gift and attach the tag you are given and drop it off at the rec center December 17 between 10 and noon.
Should you prefer to provide meal items a list of foods needed will be provided. Again, buy as little or as much as you wish. All is appreciated. Grocery store gift certificates may be purchased instead of a meal.
Collection containers will also be available at the rec center, office, and Savannah Oaks starting December 6th for non-perishable food items.
Everything will be delivered to the families December 17th, the same day you drop it off at the rec center.
Any questions, please contact Bonnie Marron at canoe@ameritech.net or phone 815-765-2030 or Sandy Morse at cwlmorse@gmail.com or phone 815-765-2377
Posted by Ken