The White Lake Giving Tree season is beginning. This community-wide outreach program provides food and gifts to families in need for Christmas that live in the Montague and Whitehall school districts. Over 315 families received assistance last year. Each family receives perishable and nonperishable food boxes, as well as each child (newborn to 18) receiving a clothing gift and a toy or personal gift.
Numerous local businesses, churches, area schools, nonprofits, and individuals have been instrumental with assistance in years past. Ways to help include adopting a family, or through the donation of food and gifts. This year’s distribution day is Saturday, Dec. 13. Many volunteers are needed to make deliveries to the recipient families.
Monetary donations are now being accepted. If you are interested in donating, adopting a family, volunteering, or in need of an application, please contact Steve Lohman at 231-855-1617. All applications need to be submitted by Nov. 1.
