A group that assists Antigonish Town and County residents on low income struggling to heat their homes has launched their annual fundraising campaign.

The Chair of the Antigonish Emergency Fuel Fund Mike MacDonald says it has sent out Christmas cards with a flyer to about 300 donors.

MacDonald says last year, close to 90 per cent of those who received the cards made a contribution to the fund.

MacDonald says each winter the Fuel Fund supports 250 to 300 households, who heat their homes with electricity and oil.

Donations to the Fuel Fund can be made online at www.canadahelps.org or by mail to Antigonish Emergency Fuel Fund, P. O. Box 1425, Antigonish B2G 2L7.  You can also e-transfer at mikepdmacd@yahoo.ca