Helping Hands Knoxville is suddenly in need of donations in preparation for its Christmas basket distribution. Chuck Galaezzi says the organization now has to overcome an unexpected hurdle.

“I had an order in to the Food Bank of Iowa to pick up some things for these baskets. Our truck broke down. It’s heartbreaking, I had to call them and cancel it, and I don’t see any way we’re going to get another load in on time. Sometimes, you plan ahead and you think it’s going to work, and then something comes up. I rely on the people of Knoxville, and they usually are very resilient. They come in with what we need, and I’m counting on it again. We should’ve been better prepared, but sometimes things happen.”

They are in search of canned goods, such as corn, beans, and soup, hams, potatoes, peanut butter, jelly, or monetary donations. Galaezzi also says no donation is too big or small, and that they need everything by Wednesday, December 16th in order to distribute the following weekend.