The Jefferson County Christmas Neighbors program has announced that it will be accepting applications to help those in need this year beginning Oct. 31.
According to a news release, the program is in its 70th year helping low income families and their children over the holiday season.
Volunteers will be on hand to take applications by phone.
Last year, some 655 families and over 1,800 children were supported through the Adopt-a-Family and Toy and Food Giveaway programs, the release stated.
Those interested in sponsoring one or more families through the Adopt-a-Family program are encouraged to contact the program office by phone to speak with a volunteer.
The toy distribution will be held Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the Jefferson County Fair Park.
Applicants are assigned an hour to shop for toys, hats and mittens and a blanket. They will also receive a box of food and wrapping paper, the release noted.
Donations of new and gently used toys, used children’s books and wrapping paper are needed. Those interested in making donations of such items are encouraged to bring them to the fairgrounds Tuesday, Dec. 13, or they may be dropped off anytime at any of the following locations: Premier or Badger Bank, Fort Community Credit Union, City County Credit Union, Theisens Tan-A-Latte or the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce, the release stated.
Those interested in making an application or sponsoring a family may call: 920-674-4499. Volunteers will be on hand between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, from Oct. 31 through Dec. 5, according to the release.
Those wishing to make a monetary donation should send a check to Christmas Neighbors Inc., P.O. Box 177, Jefferson, WI, 53549 or donate through our website PayPal account at christmasneighbors.org.
Items are arranged on tables during a toy distribution held during a previous year. Contributed photo.
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