Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Requests from Franklin County families for holiday food assistance continue to grow. At this writing, 36 families, including 154 adults and 88 children and six senior citizens, have requested assistance. The food basket portion of the Christmas For All program is being organized by American Legion Post 243. Food requests must be received no later than Friday, Dec. 10. For information on how to apply or donate, see the Dec. 2 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald.