Each year our parish Youth Ministry program oversees the Christmas Giving Tree. This program provides support to local families who are struggling to make ends meet, by providing food baskets and gifts for children of essential items (socks, underwear, pajamas, coats).  We work very closely with counselors from the schools within our boundaries and local organizations to ensure a fair and just program for all involved.

Food and essential items are donated by parishioners and collected by the youth, who then sort them and prepare the food baskets for distribution to the families.  Distribution of food and gifts typically occurs on the Monday prior to Christmas Day.

Food and gifts are collected from the Saturday following Thanksgiving until the Sunday of the week prior to Christmas.  Donations of non-perishable food items (canned goods/soups, cereals, oils, dessert mixes, baby diapers/wipes, flour, beans, pasta, and rice) and essential items are greatly appreciated!  Cash donations are also welcomed.

For more information about this program, or if your family is in need and desires to be added to our list, please contact Sonia Martinez, our Youth Minister, or Terri Nelson at 253-582-1028.