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The city of Mason is calling on residents to make the Christmas holiday brighter for local families in need.

Now in its 16th year, the city has partnered with the Mason Food Pantry to assist with food needs while the Hope for the Holidays program assists with gift donations.

Residents can contribute by donating non-perishable food and household items, gift certificates and new and unwrapped toy donations now through Dec. 10.

Donations can be dropped off between 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Mason Municipal Center, 6000 Mason-Montgomery Road, or drop off food donations during open hours at the Mason Community Center, 6050 Mason-Montgomery Road.

Individuals and groups are also needed to “adopt” families.  To adopt a family, call 513-229-8507 and leave your name and phone number or email hopefortheholidays@masonoh.org.

People in need of assistance can register for the program by calling the Mason Food Pantry at 513-754-0333.

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The city of Mason is offering several ways to help local families in need this holiday season.

This is the 15th year the city has held its Hope for the Holidays program. Proceeds directly benefit families living in Mason.

Here are ways to help:

• Select an item from the giving tree at the Mason Community Center. To best meet their need, families are being asked for a short wish list. Donated items will then be matched to a specific individual or family.
• Adopt a family by calling the Hope for the Holidays hotline at 513-229-8507. Leave your name and phone number and a representative will contact you with a list of items requested by a specific family.
• Donate non-perishable food items at drop-off locations (listed below) throughout the city
• Donate new and unwrapped toys, non-perishable food items, household items and gift certificates to drop-off locations listed below.

Donations will be accepted at these locations through Friday:

• Mason Municipal Center, 6000 Mason-Montgomery Road, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Mason Community Center, 6050 Mason-Montgomery Road, during regular operating hours.
• Mason fire stations, 4420 Mason-Montgomery Road or 5500 Cedar Village Drive. Items may be delivered to the stations at any time, but if all personnel are out on a call, the station may be temporarily closed.
• Mason Public Works Department, 4211 State Route 741, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Mason’s Water Reclamation Plant, 3200 Mason-Morrow-Millgrove Road, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

For assistance or to nominate a family for help, call the hotline at 513-229-8507 or email hopefortheholidays@masonoh.org.

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The American Legion Post 194 presented charitable donations to several city and community organizations last month.

Post Commander John Looker and 1^st Vice Commander Jerry Behymer presented checks in the amount of $1,500 each to the Mason Police and Fire departments, the city’s Hope for the Holidays program, the Mason Public Library and the Mason Historical Society.

Pictured in the photo are, from left: (front row) Mason City Manager Eric Hansen, Mason Police Chief Ron Ferrell, Hope for the Holidays chair Sheri Collins, Mason Public Library Director Sarah Brown, Mason Historical Society president Judy Cox and Behymer; (back row) Mason Fire Chief John Moore, Mason Police Officer Scott Burdick, Looker and Mason Councilman Rich Cox.

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