For more than three decades, the Southern Standard has organized Share A Christmas Dinner, a holiday program aimed at providing a full-course meal to those in need.

Last year, more than 600 Share food boxes were distributed to needy families in our community. The boxes are filled with enough food for a family feast, including eggs, milk, bread, chicken, vegetables, and dessert items.

Such a large-scale food distribution program does have its costs and that's why the Standard has kicked off collection efforts this year. If you would like to make a donation to help a family in need this holiday season, you can send a check to Southern Standard, P.O. Box 150, McMinnville, Tenn., 37111.

Every penny of your donation is used to purchase food. There is no money spent for administrative costs.