PIKE CO, Mo. –NECAC, the Salvation Army and Walmart have teamed to again offer the Angel Tree Christmas gift program for needy Pike County children.

Applicants must make an appointment by calling the NECAC Pike County Service Center, 805 Business Highway 61 in Bowling Green, at 573-324-2207 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays. The registration deadline is Dec. 5.

People who shop at Walmart in Bowling Green will be able to select an Angel Tree tag and buy gifts listed. NECAC and the Salvation Army will make sure the gifts get to the children.

“This is another way you can give back during the Christmas season and brighten somebody’s holiday,” said NECAC Pike County Service Coordinator Penny Dixon. “We encourage shoppers to get an extra item or two when they’re doing their holiday gift buying and donate it to Angel Tree.”

The program is open to Pike County residents only. Tags will not identify recipients, but will have their age, sex and gift requests. Clothing and toys are especially needed. All gifts must be new, but shoppers are allowed to substitute age-appropriate gifts.

 

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NECAC Pike County Service Coordinator Penny Dixon puts tags on the 2023 Angel Tree. Applications for this year’s campaign are being taken and may be made by calling NECAC for an appointment at 573-324-2207.