The scent of smoked turkeys and sides filled the air at Edgerton City Hall just days before Christmas. With festive music playing in the background, volunteers were hard at work, packing boxes for meals and gifts that would go to help more than 30 local families and over 40 children as part of the 2020 Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund. The annual Edgerton tradition has grown over the last few years as the need continues to increase. Families are nominated through third-party organizations, such as the Edgerton Food Pantry, churches and other groups. “We’re looking for the families that aren’t getting help from other programs,” said Donald Roberts, mayor. “My goal has always been to find the people that might slip through the cracks or that are too proud to ask for help.”
Source: Gardner News
