Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – The Christian Service Center in Gulf Shores is organizing the "Gifts of Grace" donation drive on Saturday, December 14, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Orange Beach Public Library, located at 26267 Canal Road. The event aims to collect essential items for the elderly community members served by the center.

Attendees who contribute donations will receive coffee and donuts, and will be entered into a raffle as a token of appreciation. The center has identified several high-need items, including… 

• Canned Meats
• Ramen Noodles
• Saltine Crackers
• Cereal
• Canned Soups
• Individual Oatmeal Packets
• Boxed Dinners
• Jelly
• Peanut Butter
• Macaroni And Cheese
• Plastic Shopping Bags
• Bar Soap
• Toiletries
• Toothbrushes
• Toothpaste
• Feminine Hygiene Products
• Small Packages Of Laundry And Dishwashing Detergents
• Disposable Diapers
• Baby Wipes

Community members are encouraged to drop off these supplies at the library during the designated hours on December 14. The drive is being organized by Erica Tivet-Smith, broker and owner of Beyond the Sail Realty.

The Christian Service Center, an all-volunteer agency, has been assisting low-income families in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan since 1991. The center provides food and emergency financial aid for rent and utilities, aiming to offer a "hand up" rather than a "hand out" to those in need.