FARMINGTON –The Gerry Wiles Holiday Food Basket drive kicked off at the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner on Oct.25. Money is being raised to provide delicious holiday meal baskets to Franklin County families in need this December.
The Chamber is currently seeking monetary and food donations to provide as many meals as possible. Last year the organization helped more than 200 families enjoy a warm home-cooked dinner during holiday season thanks to support from area businesses, individuals and volunteers. With the public’s help, the chamber hopes to provide more food baskets this year, providing more than 200 holiday meals. Visit the chamber office at 615 Wilton Road or find the donation form online at www.franklincountymaine.org. Donations of non-perishable food are also being accepted at the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. Monetary and food donations will be accepted until Saturday, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m.
Applications for the holiday food baskets are available at the chamber office or online at www.franklincountymaine.org. Please submit request applications for food baskets to the chamber no later than Friday, Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. All applications will be reviewed by the food basket committee and granted based on eligibility and availability. If the applicant is granted a basket they will be contacted and baskets will be available for pick up by individual recipients on Friday, Dec. 15 from 11 a.m to 2 p.mm at the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce office.
For more information, 207-778-4215 or info@franklincountymaine.org.