Time is running out for a Wawa tradition: the Christmas Hampers.
Providing needy families with ingredients for a Christmas meal of turkey or ham, presents for kids, and more, the hampers go out in about two weeks, but the deadline is nearing for applications.
Though he says availability of the forms has been "hampered" by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Christmas Hamper Fund President Richard Watson says there are a few ways to get the form.
Watson urges applications to be submitted as soon as possible, further noting the pandemic's likely changing the way hampers are distributed, shifting to delivering the hampers to recipients, rather than have one spot for pickup.
He also notes the organization often gets many donations for kids eight or younger, but there's a "shortfall" for older kids or those with special needs.
The Bargain Shop in Wawa's currently holding its Toy Drive supporting the Hamper Fund - which culminates in a "Fill The Sleigh Day" event with local emergency services this Saturday - while the Wawa Volunteer Firefighters and staff from St. Joseph French Immersion will hold a food drive December 13th.