Atlantic Rising, in partnership with Hy-Vee, will continue to lead the Christmas Box Program this holiday season despite the challenges 2020 has brought. On December 17th, members of Atlantic Rising will help fill and deliver boxes of food 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.

Bailey Smith, Executive Director at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce said “The program was started by the Atlantic Jaycees over 20 years ago and helps families and individuals in need of a Christmas dinner.” Kelsey Beschorner, Program Director at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce said “Atlantic Rising, along with volunteers, delivered boxes to 86 individuals and families last year. With the challenges of COVID-19, we are expecting to see a significant increase in nominations this year.”

Kelsey said also, “Trivia Night was continued this year as the organization’s main fundraising event and saw another packed venue in February. With the expected increase in families served, we will be reaching out to businesses and community members asking for donations and volunteers to help serve as many families as possible. Our community needs us more than ever and we are ready to put in the work.”

Beschorner says “Atlantic Rising is proud carry on this tradition of the Christmas Box program, and we are thankful that we are able to partner with HyVee and give back to the community in such a great way.”