MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – A local group is asking for donations of gifts for south county seniors.

“Stockings for Seniors” is collecting items to fill stockings for senior community members.

They are asking for beanies, gloves, scarves, socks, slippers, decks of cards, small flashlights, cologne, perfume, small bottles of hand lotion, personal items, candy, Visa gift cards and drawings from children.

Items can be dropped off at the Middletown Senior Center, 21256 Washington St. Dropoffs also can be coordinated in Lakeport by calling Haley at 707-533-7231 or in Lower Lake by calling Tavi at 707-533-5029.

Please have donations dropped off by Dec. 18.

For more information visit the group's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1662149674067998/ .