HAWC (Healing Abuse Working for Change) is appealing for donations of grocery store gift cards — Shaw's and Market Basket — and will gladly accept donations of nonperishable food items to distribute to families who need the help during upcoming holidays. Cards or donations may be delivered or mailed to the HAWC office, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Shetland Office Park at 27 Congress St., Suite 201, Salem, 01970. Call 978-744-8552 for more information.