Mineola Caring & Sharing has started planning for the 2024 Christmas season.

The first volunteer meeting of the year is set for Monday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church.

There are numerous areas for volunteering, particularly in gifts for the elderly and families and filling of stockings.

Last year C&S was able to award two scholarships to MHS seniors, and Caring Coats were given to children and teens.

Applications for Caring & Sharing will be available from Mineola Primary and Intermediate Schools and Kindness Kottage. Applications may be mailed or taken to Kindness Kottage.

If they are mailed, the Nov. 1 deadline will be final.