Though the weather still feels like summer, it’s already time to start thinking about Christmas. Signal Mountain Social Services – which distributes baskets of food and gifts to 50-70 people in need on the mountain each Christmas – is seeking monetary and food donations, as well as volunteers to help pack and deliver the baskets.
Local schools and other organizations are getting in on the action, expanding people’s options for giving.
Nolan and Thrasher elementary schools will be holding food drives this month, said SMSS publicity chairwoman Deseret Ward.
People can also drop off donations of nonperishable food for the baskets until Dec. 5 at the SMSS office, she added.
Donations of food items and nonperishables will also be collected through local churches and community organizations, she said.