The 2016 Santa Ynez Christmas Baskets Program seeks cash donations to cover the costs of food and other items given to 156 local needy families. Each family receives a large hamper of food and toiletries and a large decorated box of wrapped presents.
“We reach out to the community and ask them to help us convey the giving spirit of the season,” Christmas Basket Program Director Genevieve Geyser said in a press release. “We want all local families to experience the magic of Christmas, and this program provides a hand-up to struggling families.”
All donations are tax deductible. Checks may be made out to Old Mission Santa Ines, referencing 2016 Christmas Basket Program and mailed to 1760 Mission Drive, Solvang.
Fifth graders from Santa Ynez Valley Charter School and other volunteers are filling the hampers and decorated boxes on Dec. 14 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Old Mission Santa Ines, located at 1760 Mission Drive, Solvang. More info: 688-2106.
This article appears in Dec 15-22, 2016.
