Southbury Helping Hands provides clothing, books, and toys for children of families identified by Southbury Social Services during the holiday season. Individuals and groups wishing to join in holiday giving have a number of options to choose from:
SPONSOR A CHILD
Sponsors provide for each child: socks, underwear, pajamas, two outfits, a warm sweatshirt or sweater, a winter hat, and gloves or mittens. Additional gift items are also appreciated, if you so desire. You can sponsor one or more children or donate individual items.
To be a sponsor, please email us at southburyhelpinghands@gmail.com.
WISH LISTS
Shop our online wish lists for items that have been carefully selected to meet the needs and wishes of specific children on our list. Click on the links below:
AMAZON WISH LIST
GIFT CARDS
This year, two-thirds of recipients are middle-school age or older. GIFT CARDS to local shops, eateries, and even gas stations are highly appreciated items and make wonderful stocking stuffers for this age group. These can be dropped off during the Police Holiday Gift Drive or at the Police Station located at 421 Main Street South through the first week of December.
TOY DRIVE
Every year we team up with the Southbury Police who sponsor a Gift and Toy Drive for our Holiday Gift Program. New, unwrapped gifts purchased through our online wish lists can be dropped off on the Friday immediately after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 28th, 10am-2pm at the Southbury Plaza Shopping Center at 100 Main Street North. Items can also be dropped off at the Southbury Police Station located at 421 Main Street South through the first week of December.
DONATIONS
Monetary donations are integral to the success of our Holiday Gift Program, allowing us to purchase winter coats and boots for each child, as well as clothing, other necessities, and wish list items. DONATE HERE or mail a check to us at PO BOX 72 Southbury, CT 06488.