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

Email tneditor@tnonline.com to let us know what the wish list is for your nonprofit group.

Please be sure to include your contact information so people can fulfill your wishes.

We will compile everyone’s lists and run them in the Times News during the holiday season.

Palmerton Cat Project

The Palmerton Cat Project is a nonprofit that assists with the rescue and adoption of abandoned cats and kittens, supports trap/neuter/release of feral cats, and provides education and support to local residents. Since organizing in the fall of 2014, the group has provided assistance to more than 400 cats.

The group is in need of Havahart humane traps, both kitten and adult size; wet (Friskies Poultry Platter or Turkey and Giblets Pate) and dry cat food (Purina Kitten or Cat Chow).

Donations are always appreciated to assist with medical costs for sick or injured cats. Gift cards from Amazon or Chewy allow for the purchase of supplies such as flea medication and kitten formula.

Donations can be mailed to:

Palmerton Cat Project

P.O. Box 24

Palmerton, PA 18071

You can also contact Barb at 610-349-3545.

Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels of Palmerton has a need for drivers who wish to provide a valuable community service and help those who can’t shop or cook for themselves. Deliveries are Monday through Friday and take less than one hour of your time. We do not deliver during inclement weather when schools are canceled. If you wish to volunteer one day a week, once every two weeks or once a month, your help would be appreciated. If you need more information or would like to volunteer, call Bill Gallagher at 610-826-3587. If you need to leave a message, they will be returned promptly.

Pawsitively Purrfect Rescue

Pawsitively Purrfect Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foster based animal rescue at 165 W. Diaz Ave., Nesquehoning, PA 18240, Pawsitivelypurrfectrescue@gmail.com.

We have found loving homes for more than 100 dogs, cats, birds and snakes in 2018.

We are in need of:

• Cat/kitten toys and scratching posts

• Dog/puppy toys and treats

• Small and large bird toys

• Puppy pee pads

• Gas cards

Tamaqua Adult Day Care Center

The Tamaqua Adult Day Care Center, located at 300 W. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in need of the following items:

Large and small paper plates, 8-ounce paper cups, napkins, tissues, paper towels, gallon size zip-close bags, adult coloring books, regular coloring books, word-search books in large print, colored markers and pencils, pens and No. 2 pencils.

Char-Wills German Shepherd Rescue

Char-Wills German Shepherd Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit at 2 E. Railroad Ave. in New Ringgold, takes in and rehomes German shepherds and has placed more than 150 dogs this year alone.

Items needed include:

• Martingale collars (large)

• Large Kong toys

• Nylabones

• Bleach

• Laundry detergent

• High-quality dog food (such as Royal Canin, Taste of the Wild, Merrick)

• Gas cards

• Sturdy 6-foot leashes

• Pill pockets

For more information, contact charwillsgsdrescuekennels.com.

St. Luke’s/The Summit Nursing Home and Rehab

The wish list for St. Luke’s/The Summit Nursing Home and Rehab residents/facility is Legos building blocks, Lincoln Logs, small CD players, CD with easy listening music, oldies, large print coloring books, and DVDs of all varieties (animals, comedies, etc.)

Activities Coordinator Marie Lengyel

St. Luke’s University Health Network/The Summit

211 N. 12th St.

Lehighton, PA 18235

610-377-7153

Turn To Us

Turn To Us is a local, grassroots 501c(3) organization that advocates for individuals and their families who are impacted by major and chronic illnesses by offering connection to resources and personalized assistance in a hopeful and compassionate environment. Assistance is at no cost to clients. Serving all of Carbon County, Coaldale and Tamaqua, services include financial assistance, gas gift cards, emotional support, connection to resources and wish granting.

Wish list: storage totes, envelopes, stamps, Boost and Ensure nutritional drinks, gift cards (fast food and gas), handmade holiday and “thinking of you” cards.

Contact: 404 Center St., Jim Thorpe; 570-732-4220; www.TurnToUsInc.org; or Facebook/TurnToUs.

Garden of Giving

The Garden of Giving is looking for donations of ashes and straw as well as gift cards for chicken feed and gas cards for fuel and multiple volunteers.

If interested in helping, contact the garden at 570-402-1282 or GardenOfGiving@gmail.com.