Numerous donations were made by local citizen to last year’s Toys for Tots campaign. The deadline for making a donation this year is Monday, Dec. 14. Donations are also needed for Thanksgiving in Millen. (Photo Contributed) As the holidays approach, the Council of Churches is gearing up to spread a little “holiday cheer” with two annual activities.

The group will be furnishing Thanksgiving meals for 125 families in the community through its Thanksgiving in Millen program. The meals will be available Tuesday, Nov. 24. Items needed are green beans, stuffing, cranberry sauce and yams.

The public is being asked to help identify families within the community that would benefit from the Thanksgiving meals. The last date to submit names is Wednesday, Nov. 18, (today). Names may be submitted to the Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center (JCFEC).

The Toys for Tots campaign is also underway. Donations are needed for 92 families with 245 children, ages 0-17. The deadline for making donations is Monday, Dec. 14. The date and time of distribution of the toys will be announced later.

Donations for both programs, including monetary contributions, may be dropped off at the JCFEC on Barney Avenue.

Local citizens are asked to join together to help those in need in the community have an enjoyable holiday season this year. The success of the programs is directly dependent upon the generosity of the public, said program sponsors.

For additional information, contact Tonya Gearheart at the JCFEC at 982-8004.