Those in need can register for Christmas baskets at CJCOHN. For those who can help, there are instructions for you below as well.
CHRISTMAS BASKETS:
The last opportunity to register for CJCOHN Christmas Baskets is Wednesday, November 15th. Qualifying clients may register at the CJCOHN facility from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. that day. Regular food distributions will also take place on November 1 and November 15 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
They will distribute Christmas Baskets and toys for children one Saturday, December 16. Pickup times will be assigned when you register.
DISTRIBUTIONS:
Regular food distribution will also take place the first Wednesday in December.
Identification will be required in order to receive assistance.
Clothing for clients will be available on distribution days only. Clients should tell the intake volunteer they need clothing. Clients will be allowed to enter for 15 minutes to select clothing items. Clients accompanied by children may be asked to wait outside briefly because only two children may be inside the clothing area at the same time.
CJCOHN does not offer assistance with utilities or rent.
DONATIONS:
Monetary donations to purchase food are always needed and may be mailed to P. O. Box 1146 Benton, AR 72018. Indicate “for food” on checks.
No clothing donations will be accepted until January 2024.
Jars of peanut butter are desperately needed.
Best time to drop off donated items (no clothes) is Tuesday mornings around 8:30 a.m. and no later than 10 a.m.
VOLUNTEERS:
Volunteers are needed to pack food boxes for distribution beginning at 8:30 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
Help is also needed most Tuesdays to unload the truck, sort, and shelve. Some tasks require heavy lifting. Other tasks are simple and easy and may be done while sitting down.
CJCOHN is located at 103 E Elm St in downtown Benton, Arkansas. The mailing address is P O Box 1146, Benton, AR 72018. Open on the first and third Wednesdays of the month only. Contact CJCOHN at (501) 776-2912 or [email protected].