The Shelby County Outreach Ministries helps those that are in need all through the year but during the winter months the needs are even greater.

Their senior nutrition sites receive partial funding from DETCOG but with budget cuts the Outreach Ministries still need help. They currently serve 140 meals daily, Monday through Friday, to senior citizens at their two nutrition sites and through their meals on wheels program.

Food items that they try to provide are rice, beans, peanut butter, instant mash potatoes, Ramen noodles, macaroni and cheese, hamburger helpers and any can food item.

At this time of year they are asking for help with providing heaters for the elderly, monetary contributions and support for children's Christmas presents. New unwrapped toys can be donated at the Shelbyville St. location and the Outreach also has Angel Trees set up at Bealls and in Walmart. Deadline is Dec. 19.