VFW is collecting food

The annual Care and Share drive has begun and will continue through Sunday, Dec. 16.

Conducted by the VFW Post 8976, the drive consists of volunteers collecting food so that less fortunate families in Port Aransas will have a Christmas dinner.

Members of the VFW will man a table at the Family Center IGA, 418 S. Alister St., from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 16. On week days, contributions may be put in a box at the Family Center or dropped off at the post home, 311 N. Alister St. Cash contributions may be mailed to Care and Share, c/o VFW Post 8967, P.O. Box 1447, Port Aransas, TX 78373 or dropped off at the post home.

Nonperishable food donations to complement a Christmas dinner will be accepted. Hams and turkeys and other perishables will be purchased with cash donations.

Eligible families that would like to receive a box of goods to make a Christmas dinner may sign up at city hall, 710 W. Ave. A, or at the post home by Monday, Dec. 17. They must provide a name, complete street address, telephone number and proof of residency in Port Aransas.

VFW members and volunteer helpers will sort and box the food during the week of Dec. 17, then add the hams and turkeys. Deliveries will be made either Dec. 20 or 21.

Families receiving the boxes should be sure someone is at home to receive the food.