Seasonal & Holidays

Goodfellows Take Holiday Donations Through Dec. 18

More than 30,000 food and gift items will be distributed Dec.19. You can be a "reindeer" and help.

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FARMINGTON, MI - Canned goods, boxed foods, personal care items, and new toys and books will be distributed to area families and seniors through the Farmington Area Goodfellows’ Holiday Assistance Program.

The program, whose mission is “No Child or Senior Without a Christmas,” serves serves Farmington and Farmington Hills. The Goodfellows expect to collect and distribute more than 30,000 nonperishable food and gift items to 400 area families.

Donations to the program will be collected through Friday, Dec. 18, at collection boxes at the following locations:

  • Farmington Hills City Hall, 31555 Eleven Mile Road
  • Costick Center, 28600 Eleven Mile Road
  • Farmington City Hall, 23600 Liberty St.
  • Farmington Public Library, 23500 Liberty St.
  • Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce, 33425 Grand River Ave.
  • All Talmer Banks
  • Beaumont Hospital Botsford Campus, ADM/Education Building, 28050 Grand River Ave., Farmington Hills
  • Fitness 19, 23296 Farmington Road, Farmington

Or, if you prefer, make a financial contribution to Farmington Area Goodfellows, 31455 W. Eleven Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48336. Donations are tax-deductible.

Volunteers are also needed the morning of Saturday, Dec. 19, when the items collected will be delivered. To sign up, call (248) 986-1111 or go to the Farmington Area Goodfellows “Reindeer” email list at www.farmingtonareagoodfellows.org.

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