NATCHEZ — Each year the Children’s Christmas Tree Fund collects donations from businesses, clubs and private citizens in order to buy toys for needy children.

The club partners with the Santa Claus Committee on Christmas Eve to deliver the toys.

Donations made so far this year include:

Natchez Rotary Club — $1,200

Ms. Betty Stewart, in memory of Bill Stewart — $25

Mr. and Mrs. John Sanguinetti in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Pat and Alyce Puderer — $10

Mr. and Mrs. John Sanguinetti in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John and Doris Sanguinetti — $10

Billy Simmons in honor of Helen and Glenn Simmons — $50

Anonymous — $300

Elmo and Maureen Irby in memory of Bobby Irby — $25

Mary and Edward Eidt in memory of Clifford Tillman — $25

Anna, Sarah and Madeline Kyle in honor of Daddy Wink — $50

Michelle Kaiser — $50

Margaret Ward — $50

Betty B. White in honor of Edward Barrett — $25

Eleanor Ernst in memory of Jennifer Steckler — $50

John and Sandra Tipton in honor of John Kelly Tipton and Kathleen Tipton Morris — $50

John and Sandra Tipton in honor of Mr.and Mrs. A. C. Tipton Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Profilet Couillard — $50

Gillon Group — $100

Catherine R. Prince — $20

Charles Custer in honor of Charles, Laura Green and Mary Q. Custer — $10

Donations for the Christmas Tree Fund can be mailed to P.O. Box 1082, Natchez, MS 39121.