Christmas Caring
Whether you’re looking for help or to help this holiday season, Fayette Cares is here.
I need help.
Apply for special holiday gifts!
Make sure to have social security numbers, proof of residence, and include children’s birthdays and wishes in your application.
Deadline to apply: Friday, December 5th.
NEW! No application needed – If you need help putting food on the table, simply bring photo ID and proof of residency to:
I want to help.
Adopt a child to grant holiday wishes! Gifts should be new, unwrapped, and labeled with your child/children’s ID#
Contact us at (901) 465-3802 x 224 to coordinate your gift drop off at the Fayette Cares, 13300 N. Main Street Somerville 9am-4pm Monday-Friday (closed for lunch).
Deadline to drop off toys: Friday, December 12th.
Contact us to join in spreading joy through the Christmas Caring food box program.
Every partner (church, school, business, club) is asked to collect ONE item in bulk. Your generosity makes every box complete.
Deadline to drop off food: Friday, December 5th.
Questions? Call:
(901) 465-3802 x 224
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Give Holiday .
Make a weekly shopping plan adding these items to your Christmas Caring list!
Non-perishable foods
Week 1
- Ready Meals in a Box/Can
- Canned Meats (tuna, chicken, ham, chili)
- Stuffing
- Instant Potatoes
Week 2
- Evaporated Milk
- Fruit (canned, plastic cups, or juice)
- Peanut Butter
- Canned Beans
Week 3
- Cereal, Oatmeal, Grits
- Rice
- Pasta
- Spaghetti Sauce
Week 4
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Crackers
- Gravy
- Cake Mix & Frosting
New unwrapped toys for kids ages 0-12
Week 5
Adopt a Child from the Fayette Cares Angel Tree!
CLICK to choose a child or two or three!
FOOD donations are needed by the first Friday in December, TOY donations needed by the third Monday in December delivered to:
Make a donation and leave the shopping to us!
For struggling families the holidays are bleak and the joy of the season may be lost.
Open your hearts to neighbors in need by making a donation or providing gifts for children. Adopt a child from the Angel Tree to grant a Christmas wish and experience first-hand how giving fills your heart more than receiving! Children will be added to the Angel Tree on a weekly basis starting in November, so check back if they are all adopted.
Learn how you, your church, school, or business can make the season bright for hundreds in need, Contact us: info@fayettecares.org (901) 465-3802 x 221.
