(Atlantic, Iowa) – It’s not just kids who have Christmas wish lists. This holiday season West Central Community Action in Atlantic has put together a Countdown to Christmas Wish List. West Central Community Action serves all of Cass County and works with all three Cass County school districts. West Central facilitates a variety of services, primarily for lower income people, including Head Start early education, Childcare Resource and Referral, the Family Development and Self Sufficiency program, and Low-income Energy Assistance Program (which helps with heating and utilities costs). Besides programs, the West Central Community Action location in Atlantic offers a clothing closet and a toiletries pantry.

Their Wish List for 2022 focuses on stocking the clothing closet and toiletries pantry for winter. Healthy Cass County encourages those looking for opportunities to give locally this holiday
season to donate items on West Central’s Christmas Wish List—whether that’s just a few items, a whole lot of one item, or an item for each day in December. West Central welcomes donations at their location in downtown Atlantic (304 Chestnut St., Atlantic, IA 50022) during open hours (Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM).

Those looking to donate after collecting items throughout December are encouraged to donate on December 27 after 9:00 AM. West Central also appreciates cash and check donations and gift cards to area businesses selling toiletry items. Questions can be directed to West Central Community Action at 712-243-5421. West Central Community Action in Atlantic’s Countdown to Christmas Wish List:

December 1 – Snow Fun – Waterproof gloves or mittens
December 2 – Cozy Feet – A pair of warm socks or winter boots
December 3 – A roll of toilet paper
December 4 – Dish soap
December 5 – Hand soap
December 6 – Deodorant
December 7 – Laundry detergent
December 8 – Another roll of toilet paper!
December 9 – All-purpose household cleaner
December 10 – Paper towels
December 11 – Deodorant
December 12 – Another roll of toilet paper!
December 13 – Toothpaste
December 14 – Box of feminine hygiene products
December 15 – Deodorant
December 16 – Dish soap
December 17 – All-purpose household cleaner
December 18 – Body lotion
December 19 – Box of feminine hygiene products
December 20 – Deodorant
December 21 – Another roll of toilet paper!
December 22 – Keep those feet cozy – another pair of warm socks or snow boots
December 23 – Snow Fun – Another pair of gloves or snow pants for kids (high need)
December 24 – More laundry detergent!

For information on community wellness events or resources, follow Healthy Cass County on Facebook @HealthyCassCounty. Healthy Cass County is a community-focused volunteer network formed to promote the health and well-being of Cass County residents. Reach out to Cass County Wellness Coordinator Brigham Hoegh at bhoegh@iastate.edu or call 712-249-5870 for more
information. Healthy Cass County welcomes participants from across Cass County.