(KNZA)--Although they are not collecting items for the holiday season, including presents for the children, the Northeast Kansas Community Action Program will provide food baskets for those who might otherwise go without(Play Audio)
That's Carmen Lee, Family Development Advocate for NEK-CAP. She says the food baskets will be made available for senior citizens and individuals without children who have not already applied for the Christmas Store. In order to take part in the program, eligibility requirements must be met, with applications being accepted Friday and again November 21st and November 27th(Play Audio)
That process will happen, during those hours, at the NEK-CAP Administrative Office, 1260, 220th Street in Hiawatha. Eligibility is based on a household income not exceeding 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Meanwhile, in order to fill the Christmas Baskets, Lee says NEK-CAP is currently holding a local food drive(Play Audio)
Among the top food items hoping to be collected are gravy mix, stuffing, vegetables, cake mix, frosting, jello, and other non-perishable foods.
The food baskets will be distributed December 12th and 13th, with the times and locations to be determined.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Atchison apt fire claim's toddler's life, injures others
Four arrested for illegal activity on Kickapoo Reservation
Two search warrants, two Horton homes, two arrests
Document forgery alleged in ATCO's Walnut Township
Two Brown Co officers honored for their bravery
Whiting woman pleads to theft of fire dept. funds
Wetmore man arrested on child sex-related charge
Flags across KS to fly half-staff Sunday
Walnut Township Treasurer removed; votes unofficial until canvass
Winning lottery ticket sold in Falls City about to expire
Two men arrested in Jackson Co for distribute of meth
Tornado damage surveyed in NE KS
TX man to stand trial on charges in fatal Jackson Co crash
Local judge files for re-election
Atchison in running for national fireworks honors
Trail rides ending at Indian Cave State Park
Atchison's BC names Educator of the Year
LATEST STORIES
One injured in Nemaha Co wreck
Sheriff: phone call promises of free money is a scam
Moran works for Mayetta veteran's recognition
Atchison Commission to focus on manager vacancy Thursday
Falls city Council hears updates on grant programs
Work underway to draft new Missouri River management plan
Resurfacing project begins on K-9 in Marshall Co