The joyful sights and sounds of the holiday season are upon us. Creating memories and being with loved ones are what makes the holidays so special. We at Fayette Cares see the holiday season as the time we can touch the lives of those in need with Christmas Caring efforts. We desire that our community play a special part.
You can help by donating the most needed food items including:
- Canned meats (tuna, chicken, ham, and salmon.)
- Canned chili and ravioli
- Evaporated milk
- Cereal/Oatmeal/grits
- 1 lb. bags of rice, instant potatoes, dry pasta and stuffing mix
- Canned fruits
- Cake mix
- Macaroni and cheese
- Peanut butter
You can also help by donating new toys for children 12 and under. Suggested items include musical toys, craft sets, educational games and handheld games. Please include batteries if required.
Please drop off your food and toy donations by Friday, December 4th at the Fayette Cares donation center, located at 13300 N. Main St., Somerville, TN, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You can help Fayette Cares offer hope, independence and lasting solutions to your Fayette County neighbors in need.
Give of your time and talents through a number of volunteer opportunities to help prepare and distribute food and toys. Visit www.fayettecares.org or call Tunnisha Deer, Programs Director at 901-465-3802 x 222 or emailprogramsdirector@fayettecares.org for more information.
Finally, you can collaborate with Fayette Cares in reaching out to the homeless, hungry and abused by supporting year round emergency aid efforts. Make a monetary gift on line at www.fayettecares.org/donate or send gifts to Fayette Cares, P.O. Box 326, Somerville, TN 38068.
On behalf of the Fayette Cares Board of Directors and Staff, thank you for your ongoing and generous support. Fayette Cares, Inc. is a United Way agency.
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Pictured is former Fayette Cares Board member Debbie Sullivan along with a team of faithful volunteers sorting donated Christmas toys for local children. To get involved, visit www.fayettecares.org or call Tunnisha at (901) 465-3802 x 222.
