Cottrell-Taylor Christmas Basket Fund looks to help Monmouth families

MONMOUTH – The Cottrell-Taylor Christmas Basket Fund is accepting donations to help town families in need during the holiday season.
The fund was established more than 60 years ago in memory of Henry L. Cottrell, a Monmouth principal, and later Robert Taylor, a beloved teacher. Its mission is to provide holiday dinners, warm clothing and gifts for families in Monmouth who are in need during the holiday season.
Last year, the fund helped 64 families (more than 100 children), and several elderly couples, thanks to donations from the community.
Those in need, or who know someone who may benefit from assistance this holiday season, contact Laurie Gifford at 207-933-4743.
To donate, mail a check made out to Cottrell-Taylor Christmas Basket Fund to Laurie Gifford, P.O. Box 218, Monmouth, Maine. The committee would like contributions before December, but will gratefully accept them later than that.