The annual Christmas Basket Fund grew to $2,360 on Friday with $240 in donations.

The newest donations are:

• $40, Laurajo’s cookies for kids, Royalty/Mellencamp
• In memory of William and Elma Simmons and Jesse and Florence Bobb, $200, from Kenneth and Carol Bobb

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

Need assistance and want to apply to receive a $50 Jay C Food Stores gift card? Jackson County residents should submit a letter stating their need for assistance and mail it to American Legion Basket Fund, P.O. Box 566, Seymour, IN 47274.

Donations of money and requests for assistance will be accepted through Dec. 15.