The annual Christmas Basket Fund grew to $4,894 on Friday with eight donations totaling $1,060.

The new donations are:

Donations can be mailed to or dropped off at American Legion Post 89, The Tribune or any branch of Jackson County Bank.

Businesses, corporations, service groups, churches, individuals or families may donate anonymously if they choose and may dedicate their donations to others.

To receive one of the gift cards, people must live in Jackson County and must submit a letter stating their need for assistance. Requests should be mailed to American Legion Basket Fund, P.O. Box 566, Seymour, IN 47274, an

In memory of Bob Kaufman, $100, from the Kaufman Family

In memory of Harry H. Luedeman, $50, from Faye and Dianne

In loving memory of our dear friend, Barb Wiethoff Guthrie, $150, from The Herd Tribune/American Legion

Merry Christmas, $50, from Bud and Lela

In memory of Rick Trimpe, Virgil and Alberta and John and Doris, $100, from Linda

Merry Christmas, $50, from Jack Klakamp

In memory of DR Riordan and all departed veterans, $20, from Mike Ahlbrand

In honor of our veterans, $500, from the Sons of American Legion,

Merry Christmas, $40, from Country Lace Home Extension Club.