10/13/2026
The LCAC has been honored to join the First Responders Trunk or Treat on Halloween every year. We give kids candy and let them meet our facility dog, Harper; but more importantly kids and their grown-ups get to meet the LCAC staff and learn a little bit about how to have fun in a safe way.
But this year, all of that is in question. We can't join the Trunk or Treat without a LOT of candy. Hundreds of kids line up every year, most of whom wouldn't get any Halloween candy otherwise: many kids live in neighborhoods where they can't trick or treat, or they have disabilities so they can't go door-to-door, or because of past traumas they only get candy from trusted people like us.
As of today, we've literally received three bags of candy to give out at Trunk or Treat. We're grateful to the generous people who have given but we're going to need a lot more. If you can, please bring some candy to our office during office hours, or call to set up an appointment to come by anytime. We'll also gratefully accept monetary donations and gift cards to stores where we can buy candy. Please also share this post to your friends and neighbors who might be able to help too.
We recognize candy is pricy. We recognize that you have several organizations asking for Halloween candy. But we also know that Athens-Limestone County is an incredibly generous community which appreciates our First Responders and the kids and families we support. Without your support there will be one less table at the Trunk or Treat this year. Walmart Athens Publix Kroger Costco ALDI USA
