The annual Christmas Basket Fund grew to $11,468 with $630 in donations Tuesday.

The newest donations are:

• In loving memory of our parents, Merl and Cordelia Snyder and Palois and Ruth Kerkhof, $20 from Allan and Mary Ellen
• In loving memory of my sister, Jane Kerkhof Powers, $10 from Mary Ellen and family
• In memory of Andy Price, $100 from anonymous
• In loving memory of Adam Joray, $250 from Joe, Theresa, Nathan and Rachel Joray
• In memory of Harold and Louise Bush, $50 from Bill, Dave, Mary, Bonnie and Wilma
• In memory of our parents, $150 from Howard and Diane Martin
• In memory of John and Jon R. Lynch, $50 from Donna and Joni

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.

Jackson County residents who submitted a letter stating their need for assistance will receive a gift card.