Jack Welker stands with, from left, his grandmother, Judy Welker, and aunt, Linda Welker, on Oak Ridge Drive in Willoughby, as they watch the approaching Santa Claus parade on Dec. 20. Jack, 4, who is from Westlake, also joined with Judy to contribute nonperishable foods to volunteers who were following Santa in the procession. All of the donations will be given to Willoughby food pantries. The event was sponsored by the Willoughby Parks and Recreation Department.