The annual Christmas Basket Fund grew to $650 with $300 in donations Tuesday.

The newest donations are:

Merry Christmas, $100 from Bill and Mary Jane Lasater.

In memory of Robert, Reneua, D.R. Riordan and Maryland Carter, $100 from the Riordan family.

In memory of Tom and Alberta Tracy, $100 anonymous.

Now in its 72nd year, the project is sponsored by American Legion Post 89 in Seymour in partnership with Jay C Food Stores, JCB and The Tribune.

All donations may be mailed to or dropped off at American Legion Post 89, The Tribune or any branch of JCB.

Businesses, corporations, service groups, churches, individuals or families may donate. Donors may contribute anonymously if they choose and may dedicate their donations to others. Donors and their dedications are published daily in The Tribune.

To receive one of the gift cards, people must live in Jackson County and must submit a letter stating their need for assistance. Requests should be mailed to American Legion Basket Fund, P.O. Box 566, Seymour, IN 47274. All requests must be received by Dec. 15.

There is a limit of one gift card per person and one per address. Requests that list a post office box address will not be accepted.