Baker-Collyer Cheer Fund Helps Ossining Community

OSSINING, NY — The Baker-Collyer Christmas Cheer Fund was started by an Ossining merchant who witnessed two children picking through a garbage pile for food 105 years ago.

Last year, more than 350 needy families in the Ossining area were aided through generous community efforts.

This year, the fund has begun to solicit donations for holiday food baskets. The money goes solely to purchase food, because the administration efforts are handled by volunteers and the baskets are packed and delivered by members of the Ossining Volunteer Fire Department and other community members.

Please consider being part of this 105-year tradition. Tax deductible contributions can be sent to the Baker-Collyer Cheer Fund, c/o John Crawford, Chairman, Post Office Box 508, Ossining, NY 10562, by calling 914-438-9843, or our website: www.thebakercollyerchristmascheerfund.com

Patch has partnered with Feeding America to help raise awareness on behalf of the millions of Americans facing hunger. Feeding America, which supports 200 food banks across the country, estimates that in 2020, more than 50 million Americans will not have enough nutritious food to eat due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This is a Patch social good project; Feeding America receives 100 percent of donations. Find out how you can donate in your community or find a food pantry near you.