With the holiday season near, it is time to think of others. There are many ways to donate this Christmas season.

Christmas Food Baskets, Inc. is a community project coordinated by area churches and generously supported by civic groups, school children, businesses and individuals to assist those in need at Christmas.

Last year, 2008, was another successful year for the Christmas Basket Project. Many individuals and families in Carroll County were given a full basket of food, toys, and other donations for the holidays. These donations and gifts helped some families through another week while for others it meant Christmas could be celebrated.

Contact Kathy LaFond at (765) 564-2516 from Nov. 16 until Dec. 6 with names, addresses, phone numbers and ages of children of people who may be in need of a basket this holiday season.

See the list below for ways to donate or volunteer.

From the grocery store: canned fruit, vegetables, dry milk, meat, tuna and juice (no processed or baked goods can be accepted); pasta products and sauces; white and brown sugar; hot and cold cereals; shortening; peanut butter, jams and jellies; baby food and diapers; gelatins and puddings; cake mixes, baking mixes, cornmeal, flour and Bisquick. All paper products; laundry and dish detergents and facial soap.

Other Items: Hats, gloves, new toys, puzzles, books and games for older children and families (do not forget the batteries when donating toys that need them.)

Monetary donations may be sent to Virginia Thompson, 3696N. SR25, Delphi, IN 46923. Please make checks payable to “Christmas Baskets.”

Your time as a volunteer is needed and appreciated. Even a couple of hours of time would be helpful.

Toy Store: Dec. 7, 8, 9 and 10 beginning at 9 a.m. each day are toy-sorting days at Honon Hall.

Toy Distribution: Dec. 11 from 4-6 p.m.

Food Baskets: Food sorting days will be Dec. 14-16 at the National Guard Armory in Delphi.

Fill Food Basket: Fill food box for each family Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. at the National Guard Armory in Delphi. Bring a wagon or cart.

Food Basket Pick-Up: Each recipient will pick-up a box Dec. 19 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Armory.

Donations may be dropped off at the Delphi United Methodist Church, 118 N. Union St.

For information or questions, contact any of following: Community Christmas Basket Coordinator Dwaine Ward at (765) 268-2302; Project Coordinators Herbert Campbell at (574) 965-2326 and Kathy LaFond at 564- 2516; and Toy Store Coordinator Mary McDonald at (765) 564-6617.