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MEEKER | The holidays can be a stressful time. Visiting family, tracking down gifts, planning around the weather, trying to find that obscure ingredient for Aunt Edna’s signature Christmas dish and juggling all of life’s regular responsibilities is often overwhelming. For families struggling to make ends meet, however, this time of year is even more stressful than usual. Many are faced with the choice between basic necessities and buying Christmas presents for their children. Thankfully, a…