It's an annual tradition at Waite High School. Every year students create food and gift baskets for families living in East and South Toledo.
Senior Megan Bengel said, "You learn just how much a community can come together and how they can help other people in need."
More than 50 less-fortunate families will now have all the ingredients for Christmas dinner. The baskets contain canned goods and sometimes hams or Christmas presents for the kids.
Waite alumni join in the giving and come back to their school to roll up their sleeves and help out.
Waite High School students have been delivering food baskets to families in need at Christmas for more than 80 years.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:24 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:24:07 GMT
Federal budget cuts are hitting home in Toledo. The Ohio Department of Health said because it's getting less from Washington, it will have to make cuts to programs that directly affect people in our area. Now
Federal government cutting funds to local governments. The Ohio Health Department announced it will have to $8.5 million in funding to public health programs. Lucas County feels the hit.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:18 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:18:34 GMT
There's other local help on the way to tornado victims. The director of Children Services is headed to Oklahoma to help storm victim's deal with the stress and trauma. Dean Sparks will fly out tomorrow.
American Red Cross volunteer Dean Sparks is traveling Oklahoma to help assist people affected by the recent tornado disaster.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:02 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:02:20 GMT
A man who was held at gunpoint after trying to break into a home has been indicted. A grand jury indicted Kyle Caldwell on one count of attempt to commit burglary. Police say he tried to break into a
A man who was held at gunpoint after trying to break into a home has been indicted. A grand jury indicted Kyle Caldwell on one count of attempt to commit burglary.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:00 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:00:27 GMT
Lots of people will be outside this Memorial Day weekend. They might be barbecuing, maybe fishing or hiking. Ticks will also be out this weekend. Ticks prefer the upper 60s, low brush and tall grass. The
The mild Memorial Day weekend weather will have people out enjoying the outdoors. The ticks will also be out. Health officials say if bitten people can become very sick.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:27 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:27:22 GMT
Toledo police need your help identifying some robbery suspects. Police say someone broke into the Eastgate Carryout on May 11. They released surveillance images of the people believed to be responsible,
Toledo police need your help identifying some robbery suspects. Police say someone broke into the Eastgate Carryout on May 11. They released surveillance images of the people believed to be responsible, as well as the vehicle they were driving.
Friday, May 24 2013 3:56 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:56:32 GMT
Friday is a sad anniversary in Monroe, Michigan. Four years after 5-year-old Nevaeh Buchanan was last seen alive, the investigation into her murder continues. Signs of heartache across Monroe are still
Today is a sad anniversary in Monroe, Michigan. Four years after 5-year-old Nevaeh Buchanan was last seen alive, the investigation into her murder continues.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:24 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:24:07 GMT
Federal budget cuts are hitting home in Toledo. The Ohio Department of Health said because it's getting less from Washington, it will have to make cuts to programs that directly affect people in our area. Now
Federal government cutting funds to local governments. The Ohio Health Department announced it will have to $8.5 million in funding to public health programs. Lucas County feels the hit.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:18 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:18:34 GMT
There's other local help on the way to tornado victims. The director of Children Services is headed to Oklahoma to help storm victim's deal with the stress and trauma. Dean Sparks will fly out tomorrow.
American Red Cross volunteer Dean Sparks is traveling Oklahoma to help assist people affected by the recent tornado disaster.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:02 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:02:20 GMT
A man who was held at gunpoint after trying to break into a home has been indicted. A grand jury indicted Kyle Caldwell on one count of attempt to commit burglary. Police say he tried to break into a
A man who was held at gunpoint after trying to break into a home has been indicted. A grand jury indicted Kyle Caldwell on one count of attempt to commit burglary.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:00 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:00:27 GMT
Lots of people will be outside this Memorial Day weekend. They might be barbecuing, maybe fishing or hiking. Ticks will also be out this weekend. Ticks prefer the upper 60s, low brush and tall grass. The
The mild Memorial Day weekend weather will have people out enjoying the outdoors. The ticks will also be out. Health officials say if bitten people can become very sick.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:27 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:27:22 GMT
Toledo police need your help identifying some robbery suspects. Police say someone broke into the Eastgate Carryout on May 11. They released surveillance images of the people believed to be responsible,
Toledo police need your help identifying some robbery suspects. Police say someone broke into the Eastgate Carryout on May 11. They released surveillance images of the people believed to be responsible, as well as the vehicle they were driving.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:13 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:13:51 GMT
The Lucas County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance from the public regarding the homicide of James Safadi. Safadi was killed last weekend at a home on the 8900 block of River Road. Two rings
The Lucas County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance from the public regarding the homicide of James Safadi. Safadi was killed last weekend at a home on the 8900 block of River Road.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:04 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:04:26 GMT
Two Toledo children have been missing since Sunday. According to police, 14-year-old Rochelle White and 15-year-old Zachery White ran away from home. The children's mother reported them missing May 20. If
Two Toledo children have been missing since Sunday. According to police, 14-year-old Rochelle White and 15-year-old Zachary White ran away from home. The children's mother reported them missing May 20.
Friday, May 24 2013 3:37 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:37:14 GMT
MOORE, Okla. (AP) - A band of thunderstorms battered the Oklahoma City area Thursday, slowing cleanup operations in the suburb where a tornado killed 24 people and destroyed thousands of homes this week.
A band of thunderstorms battered the Oklahoma City area Thursday, slowing cleanup operations in the suburb where a tornado killed 24 people and destroyed thousands of homes this week.
Friday, May 24 2013 3:32 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:32:59 GMT
A man is behind bars in Sandusky, facing human trafficking charges. Investigators say he forced a teen into prostitution. Police arrested Jarmearl Montgomery at a mobile home park. Authorities say he
A man is behind bars in Sandusky, facing human trafficking charges. Investigators say he forced a teen into prostitution.
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