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Thanksgiving and Christmas signups have begun! Click here to learn more about what to bring.

Giveaway Information

Wondering what you need to bring to register? You're in the right place!

Thanksgiving Info

The Thanksgiving Giveaway is on November 25th this year, between 11 am and 3 pm. Pre-registration is required.

How to Register

One registration per household is permitted.

What to bring:

1.) You MUST present a photo ID. This can be your driver's license, "real ID", passport, ID from another Country, etc.

2.) You must present proof of address. This could be a rent agreement or lease, a bill, a piece of mail from an official agency, etc. It is OK if the proof of address does not have the same address as your ID, but it must be from an official agency or company with YOUR NAME on it. Photos or digital versions of these documents are OK, as long as your address is on it..

If you live in an apartment or duplex home, please be sure that your proof of address has your apartment number on it. If two people sign up with the same address, and that address is not an apartment building, both people may be removed from the giveaway list because we only have enough turkeys for each family to receive one.

If your driver's license has your current address on it, you still need to bring the proof of address listed in #2.

For more information about the giveaway day, click here

FAQ

Q: If I registered for Thanksgiving last year, do I still need to bring proof of address?

A: YES. We don't store the information from the Thanksgiving signups from year to year- we make a new list every year.

Q: I am currently homeless. Is there any way I can still sign up?

A: Ask one of the sisters. We might be able to work something out for you depending on the circumstances.

Skip to Christmas Info

Typically we will sign up kids through 12 years old. You can sign up your kids through 17 years old, as log as you understand that we are less likely to have gifts for kids over 12. However, if your child has special needs, please let one of the sisters know when you sign up. We will do our best to accommodate their developmental and sensory needs.

What to Bring:

If you are already registered to receive diapers and other children's items,

1.) Your Photo ID (Driver's License, "Real ID", passport, ID from another Country, etc.- It needs to have YOUR name and YOUR picture on it.)

2.) You will be asked for your phone number, but this is not required. We just like to have it in case we need to contact you for some reason. It will be kept confidential.

If you are a MOM and are not yet registered to receive diapers and children's items,

1.)Your Photo ID

2.) A birth certificate, "footprint papers" or similar document for each of your children. If you do not have any of those documents, you need some sort of OFFICIAL document that shows YOUR name and YOUR CHILD'S name. Sometimes, shot records or WIC papers will have this information. SS cards and medical cards are not accepted because they do not prove that you are the mother.

If you are a guardian/custodian and are not yet registered,

1.) Your Photo ID

2.) Custody papers from the court stating that you currently have full or emergency custody of the child.

If you are a grandparent or other relative who does not have legal custody, we are very sorry, but you will have to send whoever has current custody of the children to register them for Christmas.

To learn more about the giveaway day, click here

FAQ

Q: If I have registered in the past, do I still need to bring my kid's documentation?

A: Normally, no. However, if it was a few years ago that you registered and haven't been back since, you might want to bring documentation just in case. You are welcome to stop by and see if the information is still in our system.

Q: How much will I get for Christmas for my kids?

A: We try to give out several gifts per child when we can.

Q: Is there any way I can sign up for a Christmas dinner? I don't have kids.

A: Unfortunately, no. Our giveaway is primarily focused on gifts for the children. However, you are welcome to come AFTER 3 pm, and we will give you whatever food we have!!

Christmas Info

The Christmas giveaway is on December 18th this year between 11 am and 3pm. Pre-registration is required.