The Santa’s Helper Fund received numerous contributions on Tuesday. It is gratifying to see so many people reaching out early in the season in anticipation of the great need that will exist this Christmas.

Thanks go out to Riva and Tom Hawkes, in memory of Clifford “Kicky” Hawkes, Island Falls, $20; Anonymous, Calais, $10; Everett Bates, Alexander, $30; John Martin, Howland, $25; Elise Jordan and Sabrina Jordan, Stillwater, $25; and Laura Merrill, Brewer, $25.

Also contributing to the Santa’s Helper Fund are Hunter and Olivia Albert, Bangor, $20; June Davis, Lamoine, $25; Joyce and Paul Harris, Orono, $25; and Sally Benson Cougle, Newcastle, $20.

Gifts also came from Edgar Goldsmith, Veazie, $15; Anonymous, Milford, $50; Larry and Hilda, in memory of Mike and Kate, Bangor, $50; In memory of Robert L. Stinson from wife, daughters and family, Brooks, $25; and Robert Tuthill, Brooks, $25.

Additional donations came from Hazel Townsend, in memory of her niece Hazel R. Baker, Caribou, $100; John Wedin, in memory of Gary Michael Wedin, Orrington, $100; Madeline Ellsworth, Bangor, $25; Melissa, Cheryl, Emily and Heather Havey, Franklin, $20; Donald Davis, Guilford, $25; Wayne A. Hamilton, in memory of “Kate,” Orono, $100; and Reno Thibodeau, in memory of Mom, Dad, Junior and Nelson, Van Buren, $20.

These contributions bring Tuesday’s total to $3,109.

Consider sharing whatever you can with the Santa’s Helper Fund. The needs of so many are great, especially at this time of year, and so we are striving to raise $50,000 through Santa’s Helper to help The Salvation Army meet some of those needs. All money will be forwarded to The Salvation Army through whose tireless dedication these needs will be met.

Donations may be sent to Santa’s Helper Fund, P.O. Box 1329, Bangor 04402-1329. Donors’ names and dollar amounts will be published in the Santa’s Helper column daily. Donors who prefer to remain anonymous will be listed as such, followed by their donation amounts. Thank you in advance for your generosity.