Polk County’s Senior Services division, which is also known at The Meeting Place, is accepting donations for its Christmas Cheer on Wheels event.

Shoe boxes will be filled with a variety of items and then dispersed to those in need in Polk County.

Donations for Christmas Cheer on Wheels will be accepted through 3 p.m. on December 16 at The Meeting Place, which is located at 75 Carmel Lane in Columbus.

If you’re interested in donating, officials at The Meeting Place have set a weekly schedule for specific items to be collected. Here’s the breakdown:

November 28-December 2 – Packs of hot chocolate mix and small mugs

December 5-9 – Unisex miscellaneous items (such as playing cards, small games, candy canes, etc.)

For more information, please reach out to The Meeting Place by calling 828-894-0001. If you want to know more about Polk County’s Senior Services division, please click here.

If you would like to fill your own shoe box, please see the attached flyer for more information on how to.