Hello! My name is Maddy Sussman, I am the Temple Emanuel’s annual Chanukah Gift Giving Program Chair 2024. For those who are new to TE, the Chanukah Basket Program is a wonderful tradition that Temple Emanuel has been doing for many years, bringing together people of all ages to give back to the community during the holiday season. We are very excited about the program as it benefits so many families and it is also fun for TE kids and adults. To make this year’s program successful, we need your help!
TE Chanukah Gift Giving program will be held Sunday, December 15th in conjunction with the Hebrew school.
We are collecting items for children and adults that will be packaged into gift baskets, to be distributed by Jewish Family Services, ‘r Kids, Fair Haven Community Health Center, JCARR and other local agencies.
The following items have been requested:
- Gift cards for teens: Target, Walmart, Dunkin’ Donuts, Amazon, etc.
- Items for infants and toddlers such as diapers, rattles, pacifiers, bottles, bibs, wipes, towels/blankets, onesies, winter caps, soft books, ointments and lotions
- Books for kids of all ages, NEW or VERY lightly used
- Hats, mittens, scarves, and socks for kids of all ages
- Trucks, cars, sports items, hair ribbons, nail polish
- Art supplies, including crayons and coloring books
- NEW toys for all ages, especially small sized, playing cards, small puzzles, board games
- Personal care items for teens
- Adult socks, gloves, and personal care items
- Small and medium size gift baskets and containers (any material)
- Quality of items is more important than quantity. When you are choosing things please give things you would give to your own child.
Starting on Wednesday, November 6th, these items can be dropped off in the bin located in the lobby.
Please bring donations prior to the program whenever possible, but feel free to bring additional things on the morning of the program as well.
If you would like to help or have any question, please contact Olga Markus
Thank you!
Maddy
