Going into the third week, 148 children representing 59 families are signed up for assistance through the annual the Share Your Christmas campaign.
Boxes for Toys for Tots are at Orscheln Farm and Home, Landmark Bank in Houston, Dollar General in Houston and Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Houston. The toys benefit children enrolled in the drive.
Angel trees containing lists of items needed for individual cases are at the Houston Walmart Supercenter, Houston Sonic, Simply Posh Day Spa, Forbes Pharmacy and Houston Herald.
Share Your Christmas operates 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday from the basement of the Lions Club Den on North U.S. 63 in Houston. Applications will be taken until Friday (Dec. 7). The telephone number is 417-217-1318.
Pat Miller, the coordinator, said the drive needs new or gently used children’s clothing and coats, quilts, blankets and bedding.
Monetary contributions can be sent to: Share Your Christmas, P.O. Box 170, Houston, Mo. 65483.
Cases 11 through 15:
• Case No. 11. Three little girls would like to some baby dolls, Barbies or Shopkins for their gifts this year. The 8-year-old needs size 10 pants, 10-12 tops and size 3 shoes. The 7-year-old also needs size 10 pants, 10-12 tops and size 2 shoes. Their 2-year-old sister needs are size 3T pants and 4T tops. Winter coats are also needed for the 7-and 8-year-old girls.
• Case No. 12. A 2-year-old boy is in need of size 2T pants and shirts and size 6 toddler shoes. His toy wishes include Paw Patrol and trucks. He also needs a size 2T winter coat, socks and underwear.
• Case No. 13. Legos or Ninja Turtles is the toy wish of a 6-year-old boy. His clothing needs are size 6 clothing and size 3 shoes. A 2-year-old sister needs size 3T pants, 4T tops and size 10 shoes. My Little Pony is her toy wish. The 9-month-old baby girl needs size 12 months clothes and size 4 infant shoes. Any baby toys would make her happy.
• Case No. 14. Size 3T winter clothing and a coat is needed for a 3-yearold boy. Size 8 toddler boys shoes are also desired and he would like some cars or trucks. The 6-month-old baby brother wears size 6 months clothing and any toys or teething rings would be appreciated.
• Case No. 15. Any new toys would brighten up Christmas for this 2-yearold boy. Size 3T clothing is needed for him and size 9-12 mo. clothes are required for his 8-month-old sister. Any baby toys would be much appreciated for her.
Businesses and organizations helping this week included Progressive Ozark Bank, Peace Chapel Church and Ozark Baptist Church Ladies Quilt Ministry.