SCE&G workers distributing 850 holiday baskets

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. workers are distributing hundreds of holiday baskets to needy families in the Lowcountry.

The distribution on Tuesday of 250 food baskets is part of the company’s Good Neighbor Fund Christmas Project. In all, 850 baskets are being distributed to the needy in the two Carolinas during the holidays.

The Good Neighbor Fund is financed by donations from company workers and retirees.

Since 1983, the fund has assisted more than 10,000 families with donations of more than $3.2 million.