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FiveCAP will be distributing free Christmas trees starting at 2 p.m. on Dec. 4 in Manistee. The trees are donated by Blue Earth Tree Farm in Ludington.
File photoMANISTEE — Families facing hard times this year won’t have to forego the tradition of a Christmas tree thanks to Chris Frederick, owner of Blue Earth Tree Farm, in Ludington, who is donating trees to FiveCAP, Inc. for low-income families.
“We are so grateful to Blue Earth Tree Farm for their continued support to help area families have a merrier Christmas,” said Mary Trucks, FiveCAP executive director, in a news release. “Year after year, they have provided us with trees to give to families who cannot afford to buy one. It’s really wonderful that we have trees available for these families so parents can build traditions with their children, and have that centerpiece for their holiday celebrations.”
Frederick gathers a band of volunteers each year on distribution day and together with FiveCAP staff and volunteers, they cut anywhere between 80 to 100 trees, which are then taken back to each of the four counties in FiveCAP’s service area, where the freshly cut trees will be available free of charge.
For Manistee County, trees will be at the FiveCAP office located at 265 First St. in Manistee after 2 p.m. on Dec. 4. Trees will be available on a first come, first served basis.
For more information, call the Manistee County FiveCAP office at 231-723-8327.
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