The Cherokee County Senior Services Adopt A Senior event is opening soon! Donations will be accepted at the Cherokee County Senior Center (1001 Univeter Road, Canton) Monday-Friday, Oct. 13 – Dec. 5 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday Dec. 6 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

*The Senior Center will be closed Nov. 11 and Nov. 27-28.

Requested items include:

  • Christmas themed reusable bags (20in x 18in: like the ones from TJ Maxx)
  • Grocery store gift card in the amount of $30
  • 1 book of stamps
  • Full sized toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, floss, mouthwash, deodorant, etc.)
  • Dish soap
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Blankets
  • Jar opener
  • Batteries
  • Calendars
  • Word searches or puzzle books
  • Tissues
  • Magnifying glass
  • Deck of cards
  • Eyeglasses chain
  • Pills organizer or pill bottle time caps
  • Microwave splatter shield
  • Non-perishable ready-to-eat foods (crackers, snacks, granola bars, peanut butter, canned fruit and vegetables, cups of grits or oatmeal)
  • Christmas themed candy/treats

*Please no paper gift bags, wrapping paper or tissue paper.

For more information, call 770-345-3025 and leave a voicemail message or email lmwhite@cherokeecountyga.gov.