FALL RIVER - The Herald News and Taunton Gazette Holiday Fund has received the following new donations:

$100 from Hayden and Harrison Camera in memory of their Grandpa

$200 In memory of Ruth Shoesmith and Stephen Shoesmith Jr. given by Judi Nunes

$200 The Wicks Family

$200 Dale and Donna Souza

$25 from Jeannette Campos in memory of her Mom

$100 Bernard, Joan and Karen McDonald

$100 Register of Deeds Bernard J. McDonald III & Family

$20 Anonymous

$100 Anonymous

$100 Donald J. Medeiros Insurance Agency

$15 In memory of Audrey and Robert Abram and their son Bob from Bill Abram

Grand Total: $10,585

Over the past 17 years, the Holiday Fund has raised more than $450,000 for needy people in the Greater Fall River community. Donations are divided between Citizens for Citizens and the Salvation Army, both based in Fall River.

Donations to the Holiday Fund are accepted throughout the season. Cash or checks can be dropped off or mailed to The Herald News, 207 Pocasset St., Fall River, MA 02722.