Courtesy Photo Girl Scouts from St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church pose for a photo with local Vietnam veterans organization after making a donation to help the needy this Christmas season.

The Girl Scouts from St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church packed 18 family gift baskets for the ‘Toys for Kids’ outreach ministry.

The troops have volunteered for this effort for many years, each scout contributes gifts and wrapping supplies. Their work supports the Vietnam veterans organization in helping families throughout the Alpena area during the holiday season.