Now is the time to nominate families or individuals who are in need this Christmas as Rockdale Christmas Roundup gets under way. Deadline for nominations is Dec. 1.
Applications are available at the Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library, Citizens National Bank, Rockdale Federal Credit Union, Classic Bank, Rockdale Chamber of Commerce, City Hall and The Rockdale Reporter, as well as local churches and school campuses.
Christmas has been serving local families for over 50 years, providing food and gifts to over 300 families in recent years. Coordination with other agencies in the community helps to make sure as many homes are served as possible.
Monetary donations can be deposited in the Christmas Roundup account at Citizens National Bank or mailed to PO Box 766 in Rockdale.
Toy donations can be dropped off at the Rockdale ISD administration office or Rockdale Signs at any time.
The Knights of Columbus will be open from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, to accept toy donations. On Monday, Dec. 18, the KC hall will open at 9 a.m. for volunteers to help fill boxes for pickup.
Boxes will not be delivered to homes. All families will need to make arrangements to pick up their boxes at the KC Hall from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, or from 9 a.m. to 12-noon Tuesday, Dec. 19.
Volunteers are needed each day, but especially on Tuesday to help with pickup. For more information contact Pam Kaufmann at 512-430-2771 or email her at pskaufmann1@gmail.com.
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