Atlantic Rising, in partnership with Hy-Vee, will be taking over the Christmas Box Program this holiday season. Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bailey Smith says “The program was started by the Atlantic Jaycees over 20 years ago and helps families and individuals in need of a Christmas dinner. Chamber Program Director Ashley Hayes says “Last year, the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce picked the program up until another community organization decided to take it on.”

Hayes said also “Atlantic Rising decided to adopt the program as their community project for the year and held a Trivia Night Fundraiser in February specifically for the project. Hy-Vee offered to partner with us this year to help with promotion of the project to reach out to as many people as possible and to supply the food items that will be in the boxes.”

This year, members of Atlantic Rising will help fill boxes with items families and individuals can use to cook Christmas dinner. The boxes will be filled and delivered December 20^th to those who have been nominated. To nominate a family or individual, or if you are interested in volunteering, contact Atlantic Rising at 712.243.3017 or ashley@atlanticiowa.com.