The holidays can be a lonely time of year for many groups, especially senior citizens with little support.
One non-profit based in Chattanooga is making it their mission to make sure thousands of seniors don't go without this Christmas.
Santas for Seniors provides a holiday gift to everyone in the Tennessee Valley who relies on Meals on Wheels.
As of Wednesday, November 29, organizers tell us they have gathered a little more than 700 gift bags. But they have a long way to go, as this year their goal is to gather 2,000 gift bags.
A wide variety of unisex items are needed.
Some of those items include:
- Blankets
- Pillows and pillow cases
- Slipper socks with grips
- Card, stamps, envelopes
- Puzzle books
- Umbrellas and more
Santas for Seniors is accepting donations until Wednesday, December 7.
Make sure that the gifts are unisex, wrapped and valued at $25.
You can drop off gifts at the following locations:
- Ridgedale Baptist Church at 1831 Hickory Valley Road
- Highland Tire and Auto Service at 3886 Hixson Pike
To learn more about Santas for Seniors, check out how we surprised the woman who started this mission on a special edition of Pay it Forward sponsored by the McMahan Law Firm.