CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Jefferson Area Board for Aging is accepting donations for seniors to help them during the holidays.

The organization is accepting personal items like toothbrushes, blankets, and gloves.

Last year JABA was able to make 80 gift bags.

This year it has a goal of 200.

The JABA volunteer coordinator says this can be a financially difficult time for seniors.

“Seniors really are living on limited means. They’re on a limited income,” JABA Volunteer Services Coordinator Teresa Cooper said. “A lot of these items are just useful for them every day. The other thing is, we want them to feel seen. We want them to know that people in the community love them and care about them.”

You can drop off your donations at JABA’s main lobby.

There will be a basket wrapped in garland.

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