The White Lake Giving Tree's 2024 season is beginning. This community-wide project provides food and gifts for Christmas to families in need who live in the Montague and Whitehall school districts. Last year, 284 families received assistance, over 800 people in total. Each child (up to age 18) receives both a clothing gift and a toy or personal gift.
Many local businesses, churches, schools, organized groups, and individuals have helped in the past. Some “adopt” a family, which means that they provide all the gifts for that family. Others will donate food and gifts. Many people are needed to help on delivery day when the food and gift boxes are distributed to the recipient families.
This year’s delivery date is Dec. 14. Monetary donations are now being accepted. If you are interested in donating, “adopting” a family, or in need of an application, please contact Steve Lohman, giving tree coordinator, at 231-855-1617. All applications should be submitted by Nov. 1.
