Editor:

Once again we would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who helped make it possible to provide food, warm clothing and toys to the people in Scott County in rural Appalachia this holiday season.

Because of the love and support of so many caring people, over 400 families received food boxes at Thanksgiving and again at Christmas.

Thank you to all those who donated warm coats, scarves and gloves, and a special thanks to the person who knitted all the warm toboggans for the children.

Thank you to everyone who donated so many toys. Because of the generosity of so many people, there were enough toys for everyone.

There is no way we can express enough thanks to everyone who helped in any way. Without each one of you, it would not have been possible.

Seeing the smiles on children’s faces when they received a toy, or hearing that thank you from an elderly couple for that food box is priceless, a gift that money can’t buy.

Thank you and may God bless you.

Mary Patterson, Anne Kratochirl, Sevierville