Donations needed for Good Cheer Fund

The annual Good Cheer Fund food distribution remains more important than ever.

And organizers are asking for the community’s help to carry on the tradition.

Donations are now being accepted to support the Good Cheer Fund. Monetary donations will be accepted until the end of December. Donations can be mailed to the Daily Journal, P.O. Box 699, Franklin, IN 46131.

The Good Cheer Fund is an annual effort to pass out holiday food baskets to the needy throughout Johnson County. Baskets include a mix of canned foods and fresh items, such as a ham or chicken, eggs, milk and cheese. The distribution has been in place since 1921.

Applications are due by Dec. 8.

For more information on applying, call 317-777-1159.