In Oxford, a new initiative titled “Shoeboxes for Seniors” aims to supporting local seniors during the holiday season. The initiative is a collaborative effort between Beau Ridge at Oxford Farms, Safe & Sound Homecare and Three Rivers Agency on Aging.

Until  Dec. 18, residents of Oxford are invited to participate by filling shoeboxes with various items intended for seniors. The suggested items include warm clothing accessories such as socks, gloves, hats and scarves, as well as blankets and nonperishable food items like soup, crackers, peanut butter and granola bars.

The collected shoeboxes can be dropped off at Beau Ridge at Oxford Farms, located at 2702 S. Lamar Blvd., or Safe & Sound Homecare at 1603 University Ave. 

The project is part of a broader effort to support the elderly community in Oxford during the holiday season.