St. Francis Community Center’s annual Gift of Warmth Project is underway, with a goal of serving children within the community by providing them with bedding, clothing and footwear. Last year, more than 800 children received a gift through this program.

There are a number of ways to help out, including sponsoring a family and providing warm items to all the youngsters in that particular family. To do so, call 609-494-8861, extension 197.

Monetary donations and gift cards are also accepted and may be mailed to St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township, N.J.