The North Bay Santa Fund is looking to help out 650 families in the city this holiday.

Co-chair Scott Clark says people can apply to receive Santa Fund baskets at the LIPI Office on Main Street up until December 9th.

He says they’re predicting 725 baskets, pointing out some families are much larger and receive two.

But, he also says the good news is they’re seeing fewer families.

Meantime, Clark says they’ll be looking for volunteers closer on December 22nd to help pack the baskets at the Fort Chippewa Barracks.

Delivery goes the next day.

This year marks the 69th annual Santa Fund.

Donations can be made at The Nugget on Worthington.