For the past seven years, students at Waldo County Technical Center (WCTC) have left for their winter break armed with warm clothes and a little extra food, thanks to the Tech Center’s annual ‘Tis the Season celebration.

The seventh annual celebration will be held  December 19 and 22, 2025.

This event is organized by WCTC’s Food4Friends and Cool2BWarm committee, which is dedicated to ensuring that all students who attend the Tech Center have their basic needs met so they can focus on learning, according to WCTC, in a news release.

"Unfortunately, for many students, holiday break means a break from reliable meals, warm rooms and caring adults," said WCTC. "This event helps every teen bring some warmth from WCTC  home with them."

To make events like ‘Tis The Season possible, the Tech Center relies heavily on the generosity from community members of Waldo County. 

WCTC is asking that anyone interested in giving to this cause consider donations of money or gift cards for Hannaford, Reny’s, Walmart, Sam’s Club and Amazon. There is also need for non-perishable food and snack items, toiletries, winter boots, winter gloves, coats, hoodies, socks, men’s teen-friendly clothes (especially pants), and work gloves. WCTC would also like to have items available for a gift table, so students can “shop” for presents to give their family and friends.  

The school is asking that items be dropped off at WCTC (1022 Waterville Road in Waldo) starting now, through Friday, December 19. WCTC’s doors are open from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. After hours donations can be left at the front door. For further information, please contact Rachel Littlefield at (207)223-7457 or via email at rlittlefield@waldotech.org.