Sponsors are needed to make this a Merry Christmas for Mercer County families. The annual Christmas Clearinghouse and Toys For Nancy’s Kids has another long list of families in need this year. Businesses, organizations, and individuals can sign up to sponsor one or more families this holiday season. If you would like to help, reach out on Mercer County Jaycees Facebook messenger. WRMJ’s Terry James spoke with Jon Swanson of the Mercer County Jaycees.
Christmas Clearinghouse:
Important Dates: 11/1 and 12/14
Christmas Clearinghouse definition:
Connects people who want extra help with food baskets, toys, and maybe more during the Holiday Season.
How does it work:
Volunteer organizations, businesses, or people from all around Mercer County agree to help families or individuals in need.
How do people apply for help?
Applications can be found at the Mercer County Food Pantry, Crisis Center, Health Department, and all Churches in Mercer County.
Need to turn in forms by 11/1/24 to be able to get a food basket.
Click here for the sign-up form – Christmas Clearinghouse application 2024
Jaycees will continue to buy toys for Families with Children under 18 until 12/14/24.
If you would like to help, reach out on Mercer County Jaycees Facebook messenger.