Atlantic Rising, in partnership with Hy-Vee, will continue to lead the Christmas Box Program this holiday season. Bailey Smith, Executive Director at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce says “The program was started by the Atlantic Jaycees over 20 years ago and helps families and individuals in need of a Christmas dinner.” Ashley Hayes, Program Director at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce says “Atlantic Rising took over the program, officially, last year and had a great first season. We delivered boxes to 86 individuals and families.”

Hayes says also, “Trivia Night was continued this year as the organization’s main fundraising event and saw another packed venue, filled with excitement in February. Hy-Vee is partnering with us again 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.” On December 19th, members of Atlantic Rising will help fill and deliver boxes of items families and individuals can use to cook Christmas dinner 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 chamber@atlanticiowa.com.