ROBERTSDALE, Alabama — On Monday, Nov. 28, Jimmie Lou Ramey, president of the Robertsdale Garden Club, presented a $350 check to Phyllis Beam, director of Catholic Social Services of Baldwin County in observance of the upcoming holidays.

Last year Catholic Social Services provided toys and gifts to 550 children and provided holiday food boxes for over 1,000 individuals. The Christmas Senior Program provided holiday bags for 175 elderly in Baldwin County.

This year parents will select three gifts for each child ages birth through 16, and families will receive holiday food the week before Christmas through the Christmas Sharing program. Stocking stuffers and supplies needed to wrap presents will be available to families when they collect the toys and food.

Catholic Social Services and other local churches have established a network to facilitate providing food for those in need. Donations of money, toys, food and miscellaneous items are always welcome.

Contact Beam at 251-947-2293 to make a donation or inquire about services offered.