Saturday, October 31, 2015

Holiday Gift Donations Sought

HolidayGiftProgram_Header2Donations of new children’s books (ages 0-18), games (board, dice, card, video), and warm winter accessories (hats, mittens, gloves, neck warmers) are needed for children whose families use the Amherst Survival Center’s Food Pantry. You can bring your donations directly to the Center (138 Sunderland Road, across from Cowl’s) or drop them off at the collection bins in the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce office or TD Bank (both in downtown Amherst). The Center will distribute 3 new donated books,a game and winter accessories to each child. Last year the Center distributed almost 2000 donated books. Donations are accepted now thru mid-December, the Center starts to distribute the books and games on December 1.