The office, 130 Louisiana Avenue, is collecting winter accessories for distribution to area families in need this holiday season.

Residents are invited to hang new mittens, gloves, scarves or hats on the tree for distribution to area residents in need. As a special incentive, anyone who donates will be entered into a contest for a chance to win an overnight stay at Hilton or Home2 Suites.

At right, local resident Bob Corbett places his donation on the tree. The Journal also is accepting donations of pet food placed under the tree for the Wood County Humane Society.

Residents may bring the items to the Journal offices Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., or on parade day, December 4, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.