In the spirit of holiday giving

Posted 12/23/21

Wood County’s generosity has been in evidence around the communities heading into the holiday season.

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In the spirit of holiday giving

(Monitor photo by Sam Major)

Wood County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Heather Bailey helps Keelan Sanders locate items at Walmart during the Blue Santa shopping event last Wednesday. Local law enforcement officers assisted 50 children with more than $200 each in gifts and items they selected.

Monitor photo by Sam Major)

Another Blue Santa shopper has some impromptu fun while making the rounds.

(Courtesy photo)

Members of the UT Health Quitman emergency medical services crew assist with food distribution last Wednesday in Quitman as the East Texas Food Bank began its new monthly food assistance, handing out food to about 450 families.

(Monitor photon by Phil Major)

Volunteers prepare for the big distribution day for Caring and Sharing of Mineola, including Ed Castro and Art Gould.

Posted Thursday, December 23, 2021 11:29 am

Wood County’s generosity has been in evidence around the communities heading into the holiday season.

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In the spirit of holiday giving

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