The Family Resource Center in Athens is seeking support from the community for its third annual Teen Christmas Program for boys and girls ages 13-18.

The FRC is seeking donations for gift packages that will be distributed to families in the community meeting agency requirements. Items sought include $5 fast food gift cards, blankets, throws, scarves, hats, socks, toiletries, candy, treats, ear buds.

Items should be dropped off at the FRC by 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8. The agency is in the Crutcher Shopping Center at 406 S. Jefferson St., Athens, next to Dub’s Burgers.

Gift packages will be provided based on the following criteria:

• The teen’s family must have been referred by a school or other agency;

• The family must not be receiving gifts from another Christmas program; or

• The teen is attending one of three classes being offered.

The classes include: Bullying and Cyberbullying, led by Dr. Quanda Stevenson of Athens State University; School to Prison Pipeline, led by Murphy Brown of Bradford Health; and Teen Budgeting Tips, led by Lisa Marion and Nathan Hardiman of Woodforest Bank.

For more information, call the FRC at 256-230-0880 or email alcfamilyrc@gmail.com.