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GoogleThe Holiday Family Adoption Program, a Spencer-area holiday staple, allows generous area families, businesses and service groups to share in the holiday spirit and bounty.
It's easy to "adopt" a family. You can contact The Daily Reporter Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 262-6610 and let us know the number of the family you wish to "adopt."
Then the fun begins.
You can shop for items on the wish list, wrap them up and drop them off at one of two drop off days; Saturday, December 13 or Saturday, December 20 from 8:30 a.m. until 12 noon on both days. The collection location will be the Depot Building at the Clay County Fairgrounds.
Then, on Sunday, December 21, the Spencer Volunteer Firemen, Spencer Rotary volunteers and area UPS employees will deliver the gifts to families.
It is not necessary to purchase everything on the lists. These are "wish lists." However, all items donated need to be clean and in excellent condition, if not new. Wrapping the gifts is also appreciated.
Donations of food and cash are also welcome. All food donations will be split among the families, and cash donations are used to purchase gifts for families who may not be "adopted." Cash contributions may be sent to the Holiday Family Adoption Program, in care of The Daily Reporter, PO Box 197, Spencer, Iowa 51301.
Food donations may include canned or boxed food items, paper goods, cleaning supplies or other non-perishable supplies.
This year the need is great, and success lies in the generous support of the people of Spencer and the surrounding communities.
If you would like to be included in the Adopt A Family program, please contact Upper Des Moines Opportunity at 262-7409.
Family 18:
Male: age 66. Size 9 1/2 black lace-up shoes, food, king-size bedspread/comforter (green).
Family 37:
Male: age 15. YXL clothing.
Female: age 35. Size XL sweatshirts and white t-shirts, socks.
Female: age 53. Size XL long sleeved white tops and pajama bottoms, underwear.
Family: all could use clothing or school supplies.
Family 48:
Female: age 47. Size 24W jeans, size 3XL sweatshirt, large socks, size 11 underwear.
Male: age 23. Size 38x34 jeans, size XXL sweatshirts, XL underwear-boxers, large sock.
Family could really use food.
Family 49:
Female: age 50. Size 8 1/2 snow boots and slippers, size L dress sweaters, size 8 1/2 black and brown dress socks, size L sweatshirts, black gloves, gas card, gift cards for Wal-Mart, Fareway, JC Penney, Hy-Vee.
Male: age 46. Size 34x32 jeans and tan or black dress pants, XXL sweatshirt and t-shirts, XL sweaters, size 11 white crew socks.
Family 50:
Male: age 45. Size 12 flannel or fur lined slippers, XXL flannel shirts, size 36x32 Levi's jeans.
Female: age 39. Size L solid black men's open cuff sweatpants, silicone bread loaf pan, silicone baking sheet.
Male: age 15. Size L Iowa Hawkeye sweatpants, movie theatre and Dunhams gift cards.
Male: age 17. Size 12 Iowa Hawkeye slippers, movie theatre and Dunhams gift cards.
Family: Grocery gift cards, Wal-Mart gift card (for personal hygiene items), Spencer Municipal Utilities gift certificate, gas card.
Family 60:
Female: age 44. Size 24 clothes, loves to read novels and memoirs.
Female: age 14. Size 3 clothes, loves the color black.
Male: age 46. Gas gift card, drawing materials, food card.
Family: candles or anything that makes the house stay clean.
Family 63:
Female: age 10. Size 10 jeans, size M shirts, size 5 shoes, size M-10 pajamas.
Male: age 9. Size 8 jeans, size M shirts, size 3 shoes, size M-8 pajamas.
Female: adult. Size 2X sweatpants.
Family 66:
Female: age 62. Size 3X sweatpants, teflon skillet.
Male: age 59. Size 3X lounge pants, food and gas card.
Family 68:
Female: age 37. Size 16 pants, XL shirts.
Male: age 15. Size 16 boys jeans, L shirts.
Male: age 14. Size 16 boys jeans, L shirts.
Family: all like Denver Broncos; roller skating passes, movie passes.
Family 73:
Male: age 18. Size 34x32 pants, size L shirts and sweatshirts.
Male: age 16. Size 36x32 pants, size L shirts, watch, Minnesota Vikings stuff.
Male: age 11. Size 14 pants, size 10-12 shirts, Minnesota Vikings stuff, Nim's Island DVD.
Family 74:
Male: age 15. Size 20 jeans.
Female: age 15. Misses size 16 coat.
Female: age 60. Size 22 dress.
Family 75:
Male: age 25. Size 34x30 jeans, size XL hoodies, size 6-10 socks
Female: age 22. Size L hoodies, queen size blankets and sheets.
Female: age 6. Size 7-8 sweatshirts, doll exc. sets, Barbie dolls, Hannah Montana.
Male: age 2. Size 24 month jeans, trucks, legos, crayons.
Female: age newborn. Size 0-3 month sleepers, Boppy pillow, girl infant bouncer.
Family 76:
Newborn: unisex items. Food, diapers, bottle brushes, crib sheets, gift cards.
Family 77:
Female: age 3 months. Size 6-9 months or 9-12 months clothes, toys, exercise toys, baby bouncer, baby books, Walmart gift card, surprizes.
Female: age 28. Size 9 slippers, collage picture frame.
Family 78:
Female: age 2. Size 2T sweaters, long sleeve T-shirts and pants, sockc, toy cars, trucks and tractors, colors and coloring books, tea set, learning books, arts & crafts stuff.
Female: age 25. Size L sweaters and T-shirts, queen sheets, hand towels, 40 and 60 watt light bulbs, curtains (60x80).
Family 79:
Male: age 13. Size 40 jeans and boxer underwear, size 10-12 low cut socks, size XXL winter coat, king size sheets.
Female: age 39. Size 10-12 ankle socks, king size sheets, plastic bowls.
Family 80:
Female: age 12. Size 3-5 juniors, pajamas, new music.
Female: age 11. Children size 14, pajamas, collects rocks, books.
Female: age 7. Children size 7-8, snowpants.
Female: age 5. Children size 6, long sleeve shirts, dolls.
Family: queen blankets, full size sheets, Fareway gift card.
Family 81:
Female: age 4. Size 5 regular clothes, learning toys, books, likes horses, movie passes.
Family 82:
Female: age 2. Size 4T clothes. sweaters and snowpants, snow boots, toys, dolls, trucks. Loves SpongeBob.
Female: age 2 months. Size 3-6 month clothes, car seat cover.
Family: Gift card for groceries and gas, Christmas tree.
Family 83:
Male: age 51. Size XL shirts, size 38x34 pants, size L gloves and hat, billfold.
Female: age 45. Size XL shirts and pajamas, size 14P skirts, candles.
Female: age 5. Size 5Tpants and shirts, noisy educational toys.
Female: age 39. Size XXL shirt and sweatshirts, size 9-11 socks, gloves, candle.
Female: age 13. Adult size 14 jeans, adult size 14-16 tops and sweatshirts, size 9-11 socks, perfume, gloves, scarf, hat.
Female: age 10. Girls size 14 jeans, girls size 14-16 tops and sweatshirts, size 9-11 socks, Hannah Montana, gloves, scarfs, hat.
Female: age 4. 5T pants and shirts, dolls, Dora stuff, books, Disney princess stuff.
Female: age 4. 5T pants and shirts, dolls, Dora stuff, books, Tinkerbell stuff.
Family 84:
Male: age 5 months. Size 12 month clothes, size 4 or 5 diapers.
Female: age 28. Pots and pans, household cleaning supplies.
Family 85:
Male: age 12. Size 16-18 sweatshirts, socks.
Male: age 7. Size 8-10 sweatshirts, socks, legos, puzzles, games, books, movies for kids.
Family: sheets for king bed, hand mixer.
Family 86:
Male: age 15. Men's size M coat
Male: age 13. Men's size S coat.
Male: age 6. Boy's size 8-10 coat.
Female: age 6. Girl's size 8-10 coat.
Family 87:
Male: age 10 months. Size 18 month and up clothes.