Bringing Holiday Cheer to Kaufman County: How You Can Help This Christmas Season

This holiday season, Kaufman County is home to over 200 children eagerly awaiting the magic of Christmas. As we navigate a challenging economic landscape, your support is more crucial than ever. Even the smallest act of kindness can create a significant impact in a child's life this season.

Community Partnerships for Holiday Giving

Forney ISD has joined forces with local organizations, including the Forney Lions Club, CLife Church, and REACH, to bring festive surprises to children in need. One way to contribute is by participating in the “Adopt an Angel” initiative. You can find more information on how to get involved through the following links:

• Adopt an Angel

• Volunteer Opportunities

Support Local Families Through the Forney Food Pantry

Located at 222 Industrial Drive, the Forney Food Pantry is dedicated to providing essential food support for families in Forney and Crandall. The pantry welcomes donations of food and funds, and volunteers are always needed for sorting and distribution.

For more information, visit Forney Food Pantry.

Sharing Christmas: A Local Church Initiative

The c|Life Church's “Sharing Christmas” ministry offers a wonderful opportunity to help families facing hardships by providing Christmas gifts for their children. Members of the congregation can support this initiative by donating gifts or funds, assisting with event preparations, and serving during the event itself. For families in need within the church community, further details can be found through the church’s outreach.

Gifts can be delivered to your c|Life campus in person on or before Sunday, November 30th. For a wishlist, visit c|Life Christmas Wishlist.

Click below to find opportunities to help with event setup or to volunteer during the Sharing Christmas event:

• Forney

• Kaufman

• Sunnyvale

• Rockwall

• Canton

The Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program

The Salvation Army has partnered with Walmart for over 40 years to meet the needs of families during the holiday season through the Angel Tree program. This initiative ensures that every child feels the joy of Christmas by providing new clothing and toys to children in need. Donors can pick a tag from the Angel Tree at their local Walmart or shop online using Walmart’s Spark Good Registry.

Shopping Online:

1. Enter your zip code to find your local Salvation Army unit.

2. Add gifts for children in your community to your Walmart shopping cart.

3. Select delivery options for the items to be shipped directly to your local Salvation Army.

4. You may also drop off items at Walmart collection bins starting November 15 or deliver them directly to your local Salvation Army.

Find Online Angel Tree

Shopping In-Store:

1. Visit a participating Walmart store to select an Angel tag.

2. Shop for the items listed on the tag.

3. Return the unwrapped gifts to the collection bin in the store or to The Salvation Army address on the back of the tag.

Find In-Store Angel Tree

Toys for Tots Drop-Off Locations

Here are the drop-off locations for Toys for Tots around Kaufman County:

• Lone Star Credit Union

• Amanda Verde State Farm

• City of Kaufman

• Kaufman Chamber

• Kaufman Lumber

• Elsie Halbert Real Estate

• Charter Room

• T-Mobile

• Taylor Automotive

• Texas Farm Bureau - Kaufman

• Kaufman ISD Admin Building

• Kaufman High School

• O.P. Norman Jr. High

• Nash Elementary

• Phillips Elementary

• Monday Primary Elementary

• Helen Edwards

• Gary Campbell High School

• B + B Steakhouse

• Fred's Muffler

• HTeaO

• Motor Parts Plus

• The Mercantile on Grove

We appreciate your consideration in supporting these initiatives this holiday season. Together, we can ensure that every child in Kaufman County experiences the joy and magic of Christmas.