Stone County families receive Christmas assistance

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM

STONE COUNTY, Mo. — Unite Table Rock Lake kicked off its annual Christmas Assistance Program on Saturday helping families in Stone County make their Christmas a little brighter, all free of charge.

Stone County families who qualify for free and reduced lunches were able to pick out gifts, clothes, and have their presents wrapped. Families were also able to take home hygiene items and food for their families.

“I wasn’t expecting the amount of generosity,” said Angel Dillon who was receiving gifts for her family. “You’ve got food, and you got sanitary stuff, you’ve got bathroom things, you know, toys, tons of toys, and plenty of options for each age group.”

The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.

(Story by Bethany French, ozarksfirst.com)

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