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 153 local families (536 people) by providing gift cards, food, and 195 toys for young children.
We request your help with donations again this year and invite you to volunteer by emailing cartonsvolunteers@gmail.com.
Gift cards and cash donations can be dropped off at St. John’s Parish Center, 55 Martha Street, Spencerport, from November 4 through November 25, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or contact Cartonxmas@aol.com or text 585-750-5341 to arrange a 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 5, from 3 to 6 p.m., at St. John’s school building gym, 65 Martha Street.
The early drop-off location for food is Fowler’s Canaltown Wine & Spirits, 377 South Union Street, Spencerport.
Frozen turkeys may be donated on Saturday, December 6, at 12:30 pm at St. John’s school building, 65 Martha Street.
Make a local child smile by providing a new toy or gift. Beginning November 10, stop in and select an angel from the Toy Tree at one of our three Spencerport Toy Tree locations: Fowler’s Canaltown Wine & Spirits, 377 South Union Street; Spencerport Federal Credit Union, 2775 Spencerport Road; and The Unique Shop, 130 South Union Street.
We will deliver the food cartons in the afternoon on Saturday, December 6.
This project is sponsored by the Ecumenical Council of area churches. We thank you in advance for your support!
By Maureen Granger, Cartons for Christmas
