The spotlight may be gone from the tornadoes that struck Taylorville in early December but a central Illinois community has not forgotten the folks devastated by the destruction.

If you're heading out to Monticello High School's annual Holiday Hoopla basketball tournament this week, you can help them too. Monticello High School Athletic Director Dan Sheehan indicates they have partnered with Monticello Cares to collect supplies folks in Taylorville still need in their recovery efforts.

Sheehan indicates the biggest need at this point is either cleaning supplies or fast food gift cards. He explains they are seeking a means to feed the volunteers still helping out.

For a full list of the items that are needed, Sheehan points anyone interested to the Monticello Cares Facebook page. Monticello's Holiday Hoopla basketball tournament runs Thursday and Friday following action all day Wednesday.