Christmas Store – Highland Toy & Gift Drive

As joyful as the holidays can be, they can also be a time of stress. Many who are struggling financially may have difficulty meeting basic needs and have little extra for Christmas gifts. The Christmas Store is open to friends and neighbors who regularly attend Highland, Freedom and Grace Fellowship. Registration is required and participants are encouraged to participate in community service from September through December. Volunteer hours are then converted into Christmas Store credit that they can use to buy Christmas gifts during the one-day, Christmas Store shopping time on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Volunteers are needed to make this opportunity work and you can help in several ways.

Nov. 1 – Dec. 14 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

The Store needs donations of new and/or gently used toys and gifts for all ages. All types of gifts are welcomed. There is a special need for gifts for older children (11-18 years) and for men. Donations of gift certificates to local stores (HEB, Walmart, United) also help participants purchase their holiday meals. A list of suggested gift items is available at the Highland Information Desks. Decorated Christmas boxes will also be located in the atrium for you to drop off your donations of gifts from November 1 through December 14, 2024.

The Christmas Store Set-up/Clean-Up (October – December): Volunteers can also help with a donation of time. Individuals and groups of 6 or more can help serve in a variety of tasks including sorting gifts, helping to set up the Store, decorating the Pantry in the holiday spirit and setting up the gift wrapping stations.

Christmas Store Shopping Day (Saturday, December 14, 2024): Volunteers are needed to assist with shopping, and act as cashiers during designated time slots. Throughout the shopping day, volunteers can help serve in a variety of tasks including assisting shoppers, assisting neighbors and children with gift wrapping and clean-up as the Store closes for the day.

For information about the Christmas Store or to register to shop, contact Becky at 325-673-1234 or email becky@highlandchurch.org.