News

Fayette Cares Supporters Show Christmas Caring to Those in Need

Fayette Cares Board President, Debbie Sullivan preparing to fill one of hundreds of boxes of food for families in need.

The holiday season, often filled with joy and celebration, can be a starkly different experience for families grappling with homelessness, hunger, and volatile situations. However, the compassionate response from the Fayette Cares community shines a light of hope.

At Warren Community Church, volunteers joined forces in a large, spirited assembly line. Their mission was clear and cheerful: to prepare and deliver holiday food boxes to families awaiting a touch of festive kindness. Their enthusiasm and dedication was felt in each package brimming with food.

Donna Vickers and the Rossville United Methodist Church Young Adult Class enjoyed their first experience of packing holiday meals with other Fayette Cares volunteers.

For more than 35 years, Fayette Cares has been a beacon of support for those less fortunate; during the holidays and throughout the year. Thanks to a remarkable turnout and generous contributions from dedicated schools, businesses, clubs, churches, and individual donors, the true spirit of the season – giving and caring – is felt in every gift of food, toys, and monetary donations.

School Board Member Jim Larkin (left) and Fayette County Mayor Skip Taylor make it a holiday tradition to join the ranks of Fayette Cares volunteers to serve the community.

The task of spreading Christmas cheer continues with preparations to provide gifts for nearly 200 children through angel tree adoptions. Dozens of kids are waiting to be selected and the deadline of Friday, December 15, 2023, is fast approaching. 

Fayette Cares proudly stands as a symbol of community strength and kindness, ensuring the joy of the season reaches every corner of our community, especially to those who need it most. To choose a child or children, or make a monetary gift for this and all the important programs of Fayette Cares, visit Fayette Cares Christmas.

This group of family and friends get in the holiday spirit with a gesture of caring and kindness for those less fortunate.

About Fayette Cares

The mission of Fayette Cares is to empower those in need with solutions to end homelessness, break the cycle of domestic violence, and create stability and self-sufficiency from crisis. Fayette Cares has served the Mid-South as a community-supported non-profit organization since 1986 and is a United Way member agency.


Read more local news by clicking here.

Stay informed on what’s happening in Hardeman County by following Hatchie Press on Facebook and subscribing to Hatchie Press e-mail updates.

Do you have community news you’d like to share? E-mail us at news@hatchiepress.com