The annual Christmas Basket Fund grew to $10,626.77 with the addition of $100 in donations through Friday.

The newest donations are:

» In memory of my wife, Sharon and grandson, Nicholas, $50; from Paul Personett.

» In memory of Ronnie ‘Higgy” Higginbotham, Odas Higginbottam Sr. and Warren Daab, $50; from The Daabs, Thomas and Robinson Family, Tristan and Cooper Robinson.

Now in its 71st year, the project is sponsored by American Legion Post 89 in Seymour in partnership with Jay C Food Stores, Jackson County Bank and The Tribune.

All donations may 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. Donors may contribute anonymously if they choose and may dedicate their donations to others. Donors and their dedications are published daily in The Tribune.

To receive one of the gift cards, people must live in Jackson County and must submit a letter stating their need for assistance. The deadline to apply was Thursday.