Lions food basket program

The Du Quoin Lions Club Christmas basket applications are now available. They may be picked up at the Du Quoin Fire Department or the Du Quoin Farm Fresh store on South Washington Street. They must be signed by someone other than the person requesting the basket. Business stamps will not be accepted as a signature. The last day to turn in an application is Friday, Dec. 13 at 5 p.m. After this time, applications will not be accepted. Baskets will be delivered Sunday, Dec. 22 beginning at noon. The person receiving the basket must be home for the baskets to be delivered. Baskets will not be left with a neighbor or on a porch. You may make a donation to: Du Quoin Lions Club and mail it to Lion Bruce Summers, 115 South Washington Street, Du Quoin, Ill. 62832 and drop off food items on the front porch at the Summers home at 115 South Washington St. or call Summers at 534-7226 to have them picked up.