As the holiday season nears, area groups are busy helping the less fortunate.

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tneditor@tnonline.com to let us know what the wish list is for your nonprofit group. Be sure to include contact information.Meals on WheelsMeals on Wheels of Palmerton delivers three meals every Monday through Friday to our clients who can no longer prepare meals for themselves because of various health reasons. This service allows them to remain in their home instead of moving to a care facility. Our volunteer drivers also share smiles and caring conversation with our clients.Our Christmas list includes monetary donations, postage stamps, gas cards and volunteer drivers. Our mailing address is 135 Lafayette Ave., Palmerton, PA. 18071. Because we do not receive any government funding, we operate totally with donated financial support. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.Lansford AliveLansford Alive Events Committee is trying to revitalize Kennedy Park in Lansford. In 2016, we are planning a 40th anniversary rededication of the Miners' Monument and coordinating a Heritage Day with this event.• Paint for the gazebo and stain sealer for the roof of the gazebo.• Pavers for a walkway to the Miners' Monument.• Trees and flowers for a flower bed• Park BenchesLansford AliveP.O. Box 172Lansford PA 18232Tamaqua Day CareTamaqua Area Adult Day Care Center is asking for:• 5-ounce plastic disposable drinking cups• Velvet art coloring books• Packets of brightly colored buttons for crafts• Gift cards to Boyers or Walmart to purchase food suppliesThe center is at 300 W. Broad St., Tamaqua, PA 18252, 570-668-6556.Quiet ValleyQuiet Valley, Monroe County's Living Historical Farm, is asking for: card tables, must be very sturdy and strong; pint canning jars with rims and lids, regulation canning jars only, no food jars, please; apple peelers/corers; a good heavy-duty hand mixer; 6-inch white taper style candles, no colors, though.Anyone able to play Santa to Quiet Valley should call in case the need has been met. The number is 570-992-6161.Tamaqua YMCAColored copy paperConstruction paperTissue paperTissuesPaper towelsToilet paperDish soapGift cards to Walmart, Becker's School Supplies, Michaels CraftsOffice deskClorox wipesAir freshenersBaby toysPrinter inkPreschool cubbiesTwo preschool rugs 7-by-12 ovalNicholas ZigmantExecutive DirectorTamaqua YMCA1201 E. Broad St.Tamaqua, PA 18252Turn To UsTurn To Us is a new nonprofit serving people and families impacted by major and chronic illness throughout Carbon County and the Tamaqua area. We are in need of food store gift cards, postage stamps, envelopes, paper and 3-hole pocket folders. Donations can be dropped off at our office located in the CareerLink building, 69 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Please feel free to call us at 570-325-2701 ext. 108 with any questions. Thank you for your support and generosity during the holiday season and throughout the year.Feed the PeopleElectric Can Opener (to handle Large No. 10 Cans)Electric MixerSlotted cooking spoonsLarge cooking forksLarge frying panGift cards for food markets to help purchase food servedPaper products: Napkins, plates, towelsPlastic UtensilsFeed the PeopleLansford, PA570-657-1480VALOR ClinicSome of the items VALOR Clinic in Jonas is in need of, according to Operation: Touch of Home, are: laundry detergent, dish soap, 40-gallon trash bags, coffee, lunch meat, cheese, sourdough bread, water, grapefruit juice, and green apples. Also flannel sleep bottoms, hand and foot warmers, and men's jeans.For additional information contact 570-369-3797.Garden of GivingGarden of Giving's needs include: a bulldozer in the area to level dirt that needs to be leveled; volunteers for two hours per week for the office, website, open board positions and anyone with fundraising experience; gift cards for feed, hardware, office supply, general stores and gas stations (for the tractor); chicken supplies, from feed to straw; garden supplies and farm equipment; specialized services, such as electricians, engineers, small engine and farm equipment, maintenance mechanics and repair people, landscape architects, plumbers, etc.For a complete list contact the Garden of Giving at 570-402-1282 or email

GardenofGiving@gmail.com.West Penn LionsThe West Penn Township Lions club is looking for residents of our communities who would like to make a difference in other people's lives. Lions are committed to providing services for youth and the elderly, improving the environment, building homes for the disabled, supporting diabetes education, conducting hearing and vision programs and, through their foundation, providing disaster relief around the world.Some local projects include:Halloween: Community parade, trunk or treatChristmas: Holiday food boxes, Santa school visit, ringing bells for the Salvation ArmyEaster: Egg huntsSenior fun day, high school senior scholarships, contributions to community (eyeglasses, disaster relief), helping to feed the hungry (West Penn Township residents).Contact: Lion Bob and Becky at 570 386-3045.