Every year in time for the holidays, the Spencerport community reaches out to help local families who are struggling. The project is Cartons For Christmas. Area churches, schools, service organizations, businesses, and individuals of all ages lend their support.
Last year, we served 110 local families by providing gift cards, some food, and 176 toys for young children.
This year we return to our normal practice of requesting food donations and inviting volunteers to participate. Email cartonsvolunteers@gmail.com.
Gift cards and cash donations can be dropped off at St. John’s Parish Center, 55 Martha Street, Spencerport, from November 1 through 22, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact http://Cartonxmas@aol.com or text 585-750-5341 to arrange a different time. Please make checks payable to Cartons For Christmas.
There will be an Open House to accept unexpired food items (no glass, please) on Friday, December 2, from 3 to 6 p.m. at St John’s school building gym, off Martha Street.
Frozen turkeys may be donated Saturday, December 3, at 12:30 p.m. at St John’s school building.
Make a local child smile by providing a toy or gift. Beginning November 14, stop in at one of our three Toy Tree locations and select and angel from the “Toy Tree”:
•Fowler’s Canaltown Wine & Spirits, 377 South Union Street
•The Unique Shop, 130 South Union Street
•Spencerport Federal Credit Union, 2775 Spencerport Road
We will deliver food cartons during the afternoon of Saturday, December 3.
This project is sponsored by the Ecumenical Council of area churches.
We thank you for your anticipated support!
Maureen and Glenn Granger
Cartons For Christmas
