(KAIR)--Although Valentine's Day is often associated with romance, the holiday is also a good time to let Atchison County seniors know they are loved and not alone.   

That's the goal behind the return of the annual Salvation Army of Atchison County initiative to either create or buy a card to be delivered in time for the holiday.   

Coordinator Kim Bottoroff says everyone is invited to take part in the Valentine’s for Seniors Card Drive, held each year for area residents to donate cards to those who reside in five Atchison-area assisted living and long term care facilities.  

Along with cards, Bottoroff says candy and trinkets are also being accepted as part of the drive.   

Those taking part in the card drive must have their cards dropped off at the Atchison Salvation Army office, 926 Commercial Street, in Atchison, by the deadline of February 9.