For over four decades, the Good Fellow’s baskets have been delivered to area residents in need, just in time for Christmas. This year, volunteers will deliver food baskets directly to residents’ doors on Friday, Dec. 19.

Operations are underway, and the Good Fellow’s Christmas Basket Club is now accepting nominations for basket recipients.

The baskets contain items such as soups, hams, peanut butter, beans, tuna and spaghetti sauce.

Community members are encouraged to apply or nominate someone in need by contacting Kewanee High School at 309-853-3328. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Dec. 12.

Organizers say the annual effort reflects the town’s commitment to neighborly care, holiday generosity and ensuring no Kewanee resident goes hungry during Christmastime.