Make a donation to club's Operation Christmas

The North Aurora Mothers Club is seeking donations from area businesses, organizations and individuals for the community's annual Operation Christmas program, now under way. Operation Christmas provides gifts, groceries and a traditional holiday meal to needy area families.

The club manages the annual philanthropic effort, which last year assisted more than 60 local families. Organizers this year hope to help at least that many families.

"Every donation, whether it's money, a grocery gift card or a sponsorship of a family, is greatly appreciated," says Tammy Studebaker, Operation Christmas chairwoman. "These items will help make this holiday season a little brighter for local children and families needing assistance this year."

Here's how you can help Operation Christmas this holiday season:

• Donating new items: Basic home needs (bedding, blankets) and grocery gift cards are particularly useful.

• Donating money: Used to purchase gifts and food for non-sponsored families.

• Family sponsorship: Provide the needs for an entire family. Businesses and organizations enlist employee and customer support to help fulfill family wish lists with giving trees.

Volunteers work closely with sponsors and donors to collect and deliver Operation Christmas items prior to Christmas.

For information on becoming an Operation Christmas sponsor, or to make a donation, contact Tammy at (630) 907-2537. Monetary donations may be mailed to: NAMC Operation Christmas, P.O. Box 57, North Aurora, IL 60542. For information, visit northauroramothersclub.org.