Holiday Food and Gift Basket has concluded our 2023 season and I want to thank the hundreds of donors, sponsors, and volunteers who gave of themselves to make it a success.

This year, 772 families totaling 2,165 people were referred to us by schools, township offices, and social services agencies in Oak Park and River Forest. Every referred family received a gift card to Jewel-Osco the week before Thanksgiving in an amount varying from $35-$80 depending on family size. In addition, all families were matched with sponsors who purchased holiday gifts off a provided wish list.

I want to extend a special thank you to two congregations who are essential to our operations. First United Church of Oak Park donates office space throughout the year and United Lutheran Church hosts gift drop-off week in December allowing use of their sanctuary and other spaces throughout the building.

Since the 1970’s, Holiday Food and Gift Basket has been brightening the holidays for our neighbors in need. As one recipient said, “You brought Christmas joy that warmed my heart in a truly special way. This is the first year in several that I am actually looking forward to Christmas and I need to give you 100% of the credit.”

If you would like to help with our ongoing fundraising efforts, please click the GIVE button in the upper right corner of this page. Be sure to indicate that your donation is for Holiday Food and Gift Basket. Or you can mail a check to:

Holiday Food and Gift Basket
℅ Community of Congregations
P.O. Box 3365
Oak Park, IL 60303-3365

If you are interested in being involved as a sponsor or volunteer, please complete the form at the bottom of this page and we will contact you at the start of our 2024 season.

Thank you for your support of Holiday Food and Gift Basket.

Kelly Pollock, Director

Holiday Food and Gift Basket is a program of the Community of Congregations, a
501(c)(3) organization.