The 2019 Union County Christmas Basket Fund campaign is underway. Donations totaling $8,760 have been received to date.
This year’s goal is $15,000, and organizers are gearing up for another successful year.
Last year, 210 baskets serving approximately 700 people were distributed.
Baskets include meat, canned goods – donated through efforts of the Boy Scouts and school and community projects – and certificates redeemable at local supermarkets for perishable foods.
Nomination forms for Union County residents can be picked up at the Creston News Advertiser, MATURA or the O’Riley Center and will be accepted until Dec. 2. Nomination forms must be filled out completely and include the names of all the individuals residing in the home.
Baskets will be distributed between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Dec. 14 at Innovative Industries. The baskets can also be delivered. The request for delivery must be indicated on the nomination form. In the past, notices were sent out reminding people to pick up their baskets. This year, the only reminder will be handed out with the nomination form.
The Christmas Basket Fund board is assisted in packing and distributing baskets by several local clubs including Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary, VFW and FFA.
Contributions may be sent to: Christmas Basket Fund, P.O. Box 126, Creston, IA 50801, or dropped off at the Creston News Advertiser, 503 W. Adams St.
All contributions will be published in the Creston News Advertiser weekly progress report listed by name or “friend,” as desired.
This week’s contributions:
Bob and Mick Mooreland $100
In Memory of Jean Sheridan $250
Tim, Nancy and Eli Loudon $50
Bancroft History Assembly $25
In Memory of Bill Taylor $100
In Memory of Cecil McNicols $50
Ken and Carol Sharp $100
In Memory of Kevin, Amy, Sterling and Adrianna Sharp $100
Mike and Rita Wolfe $50
In Memory of Virginia Luther Hilman $100
Friend $50
In Memory of Elmo and Mildred Bonus, Francis Bonus, Wilbur Chubick $60
Dale and Judy Eklund $100
Dennis and Lois Nelson $100
In Memory of Cecil Antisdel $25
In Memory of Colleen Banks $25
In Memory of John Coen Family $250
In Memory of Raymond Purdum Family $250
St John's Evening Women's Fellowship $50
A Friend $200
Veterans of Foreign Wars $500
In Memory of John Selim, Mike King, Harry Walters $100
Ralph and Jan Dillinger $30
Union County Democrats $50
First Christian Church Disciple Women's Fellowship $50
This week’s total: $2,765
Total to date: $8,760