The 76th annual Christmas Basket Fund jumped to $12,963.08 on Wednesday with recent donations of $400.

The new donations include:

In memory of our parents, Bob and Doris Oathout and Ray and Mary Freeman, $100, from Roland and Carol Freeman

In memory of Donnie Cooper, $100, from Janet, Craig, Suzi, Aspen, Colton, Cruz, Chad, Kimberly, Lucy and Flo

In memory of Patti Coffman, $100, from the family

In memory of Jim Johnson, $50, from Carol and Sara

In memory of Earl and Wilma Johnson and Charles and Betty Acton, $50, from Carol and Sara

Donations may be mailed to or dropped off at American Legion Post 89, The Tribune or any JCBank branch. Donors and their dedications are published daily in The Tribune.

Donations allow for $50 JayC Food Store gift cards to be distributed to less-fortunate people in the area whose applications are approved.

Businesses, corporations, service groups, churches, individuals or families may donate. Donors may contribute anonymously if they choose or may dedicate their donations in memory or in honor of others.