COVID-19.The Cheer Board’s Kai Madsen said the organization will distribute food vouchers this year rather than potentially endangering thousands of volunteers during the pandemic.“The decision to move away from building hampers this year was not an easy one,” said Madsen.“But with physical distancing concerns, as well as the risk to several thousand volunteers that help put all this together, we felt that food vouchers would get much-needed support into the hands of people who need us while reducing potential COVID-19 transmission risks.” Christmas Cheer Board director celebrates 50 years with 100-year-old organization The Cheer Board said hamper applicants will get more information on the voucher process closer to the holiday season.The.