In just a few weeks, it will be Christmas. While many are already planning ahead about the gifts to buy or the food to eat, there are those not so fortunate. In our area, there are children who may not get presents and families that may not have an abundant holiday meal.
Each year the Sewanee Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) in conjunction with FROST (the department’s Fund Raising Operational Support Team) organizes the purchasing and distribution of food and toys for these families. All items are delivered the morning of Dec. 23 by the SVFD and FROST.
But this important program cannot happen without help from the community. Please consider making a donation of money, nonperishable food items or new toys to Operation Noel this year and give back to the community this Christmas season.
Every family needs to fill out a new application, even if they have received from Operation Noel before. An application ensures that organizers have all the pertinent information so they can provide for everyone in need. Families eligible for Operation Noel must live in the following communities: Sewanee, Midway, Jump Off and Sherwood Road to the top of Sherwood Mountain, (but not into Sherwood). The deadline for returning applications is Friday, Dec. 12. The form is on page 3 of this week’s Messenger and will be in the next three issues.
To make a donation of money, nonperishable food items or new toys, please take items to Fire Chief David Green’s office, located in the Fire/EMS building or to Print Services in Van Ness Hall. For more information call 598-3400 and leave a message.
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