A holiday miracle came a bit early this year for 63 Pueblo West families struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic as they received much-needed food and toy-laden baskets Saturday.
The Pueblo West Parks and Recreation Department carried out its annual Christmas elf program providing the baskets with a lot of help “from many generous organizations and residents from our community,” said Carol Cosby, director for the parks and recreation department.
The department hosted the giveaway in a drive-through style so that families could stop and get their items safely.
“The annual food and toy drive has been going on for 23-plus years and it is something we look forward to every year,” Cosby said. “It is a lot of work, but the reward in the end is seeing the families’ faces it just melts our hearts. “