ICM hosts a holiday gift program for children in low income families. We have 355 children who did not get adopted this year (out of 1,000). Our give out is this Saturday, Dec. 16 from 1 to 3p.m. and we are desperate for donations at the ICM Food & Clothing Bank, 501 S. 9th Ave., Phoenix.

Would you please take a moment to share the blurb below to help 355 children in need?

It’s the holiday season, the most wonderful time of the year! For working poor families this time of year is usually the toughest, in December bills still need to get paid, basic needs have to be met and gifts for the children are not usually something that are financially possible.

ICM Food & Clothing Bank & National Charity League are teaming up to help children in low income families receive gifts this holiday season. There are several ways you can help!

• Adopt a child(ren) by contacting Abby at abby@icmaz.org or by phone at 602-403-3577. I will give you the name and small wish list of a child in need.

• Donate a gift card in any denomination to ICM (these donations will be given to children that did not get adopted out).• Don’t have time to shop? No problem! You can donate online at https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ICMFoodandClothingBank/holidaydrive.html and the funds will be used to purchase gifts for the children that do not get adopted.

• Monetary and gift card donations can also be mailed to ICM Attn: Abby P.O. Box 2225, Phoenix, AZ 85002

Thank you for helping a child in need this holiday season, you would not believe the smiles that are created through this gift program.

Abby Loza

Director of Volunteers & Programs