
PIKE COUNTY, Mo. — North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) Pike County Service Coordinator Penny Dixon puts tags on the Angel Tree at Bowling Green Walmart. People who shop there can select a tag and buy gifts listed. NECAC and the Salvation Army will make sure packages get to families. Angel Tree is open to Pike County, Mo., residents only. Tags do not identify recipients, but will have their ages, genders and gift requests. All gifts must be new, but shoppers are allowed to substitute age-appropriate items. Parents or legal guardians must register children by calling NECAC at 573-324-2207. So far, almost 70 children have been registered. The deadline is Dec. 15.