Santa Sacks
Getting to know you; Bruce Pryor, Jr.
Bruce Pryor, Jr., from Hawesville, known affectionately as “Brucie” to his family and friends, just celebrated his 44th birthday on Monday. Bruce is an amazing and inspiring person for all who are blessed to know this man. Since age 21, he has chosen to live as independently as possible despite the challenges of cerebral…
Read MoreSanta Sacks Giveaway; visit Hancock County Food Pantry
The wonderful Santa Sacks Christmas assistance giveaway is Thursday, December 21st. In order to be included on the list for the food giveaway (if you’re not already signed-up through HC Schools or St. Vincent DePaul), please remember to visit the Hancock County Food Pantry in the month of November. Julie Newton, Coordinator for Audubon Area…
Read More2023 Christmas Giveaway; assisting Hancock County residents
This year’s Santa Sacks, St. Vincent DePaul & Toys for Tots Christmas Giveaway is on Thursday, December 21st at the Lewisport Community Center (located at 15 Pell Street) from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The giveaway is for Hancock County residents only and you must determine eligibility and be signed-up. The lists of families and…
Read MoreVolunteer with Santa Sacks, Cindy Gray, tells how to get involved next year
Cindy Gray has been volunteering with Santa Sacks since its very beginning. She and Noel Quinn (who started the program with her husband, Monty) have been friends since high school. “It’s just a great way to lift spirits and to give back to the community,” she said. “It’s a great opportunity to help families…
Read MoreChristmas gifts coming from Santa Sacks!
The Christmas Giveaway day is Thursday, December 15th at the Lewisport Community Center. “Everyone will come by the community center at 10:00 a.m.,” Noel said, “and the last time everyone went to the Food Pantry, they got a card. They drive in and give us their card. some will have food vouchers, toy vouchers and…
Read MorePowers Family; donates $10,000 for Christmas giving
The Bill & Nellie Powers Family have donated a check for $10,000 to St. Vincent DePaul, in Lewisport, for 4 years now. Volunteer Coordinator for St. Vincent DePaul and Toys for Tots, Beth Payne, said that this large donation means that they will not have to stress over having enough money this year. “We…
Read MoreSanta Sacks return Dec. 9
The popular holiday tradition of Santa Sacks will return to the Lewisport Lions Community Center on Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The giveaway supplies families in need with a turkey and all the fixings for a full Christmas meal, along with toys, personal items and a small Bible. Monty and Noel Quinn…
Read MoreChristmas giveaway, Thursday at Lewisport Community Center
Thursday will be like Christmas for more than 60 kids and families in the county, which is exactly the plan for the volunteers from Santa Sacks, Toys for Tots and St. Vincent de Paul, who will give away dozens of toys, shoes and food to people who need it in a massive operation at the…
Read MoreSanta Sacks, December 17
The annual Santa Sacks program takes place at the Lewisport Community Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on December 17. Santa Sacks is a collaborative program with Toys for Tots and St Vincent dePaul to provide a well-rounded Christmas for Hancock County families. Each program provides something different to each family. Santa Sacks provides…
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