Fundraising efforts for Mineola's Caring and Sharing are in full swing.  "Over 400 applications have been mailed to eligible families in Mineola," said Ann Alotto, representative of Mineola's Caring and Sharing.

One of the fundraisers for Mineola's Caring and Sharing has always been the speghetti meal sponsored by the American Legion.  This year, the American Legion will not be able to sponsor their regular fundraiser.

To help fill this financial void, the local civic groups in Mineola, Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions and Pilots have all joined forces to sponsor a chicken speghetti lunch on Thursday, November 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church Ministries Center in Mineola. 

Tickets are $5 and are available at the KMOO studios or by calling Ann Alotto at 903-780-4962.

Other fundraisers include the blanket drive through the area churches, a canned food drive through the Mineola Indepedent School District, the Radio Auction set for Saturday, November 21, a toy drive scheduled for the Saturday after Thanksgiving at Wal-Mart in Mineola, several angel trees throughout the area and many other opportunities to help this cause.

"There are over 1400 individuals that will benefit from Mineola's Caring and Sharing program," stated Glenda Clements, Mineola Caring and Sharing.  Any financial help will be appreciated and they are always looking for volunteers.

For more information on how you can be a part of the Mineola Caring and Sharing program contact Ann Alotto at 903-780-4962.