Mary Lee Tucker Program Applications Open

Applications are now being accepted for the Mary Lee Tucker Clothe-A-Child Fund, which has been helping children in need for 97 years.

The program provides new winter apparel for children ages 4 to 12. Applications are accepted through Oct. 14 and shopping occurs in November and December. The clothes are donated by readers and organizations.

Head Start families can pick up an application from their Family Service Assistant or Home Visitor. Applicants will not be approved if they received the service last year.

Applications must be accompanied by a photocopy of the parent’s photo ID and a copy of the child’s birth certificate. One of the following documents must also be submitted:

Proof of SNAP (food stamps)

Proof of Social Security benefits

Benefit letter from Job and Family Services

Copy of government-funded health care card

2021 1040 Federal Tax form for all household income

All completed applications must be postmarked by Oct. 14 and will be processed in the order that they are received. Emailed documents are not accepted.