Holiday giving drives in Southborough

Above: If you’re feeling charitable, you can donate through programs like SFD’s annual gift collection drive the Friends of SYC’s Winter Wishes campaign. (images L-R edited from 2022 Facebook post and photo by Beth Melo)

In advance of Giving Tuesday (tomorrow), I’m running my annual roundup of holiday collection drives in town.
Note: If you are donating gifts to any of the below drives, they must be new and unwrapped.

Winter Wishes

gift cards (photo by Beth Melo)Southborough Youth & Family Services is collecting financial donations (or gift cards) to help Southborough families in need through the winter and holiday season. Families will be given gift cards to buy gifts that their children want and need.

The deadline to donate is this Sunday, December 3rd. For details, see dedicated post.

Project Just Because

Each year, the Hopkinton based charity seeks to provide holiday gifts for children from one month, up to age 18.

2023 PJB Toy and Clothing Drive flyerThe Southborough Fire Department is again collecting gifts for the cause. Their collection box is in the vestibule at the Public Safety Building, 32 Cordaville Road. The deadline is Monday, December 11th.

Girl Scout Sing-along flyer 2023Girl Scouts Sing-along — Event organizers will collect donations for SFD’s drive at the the annual community sing along outside of the Community House this Friday, December 1st at 6:30 pm. You don’t have to be a Girl Scout family to join them.

Toys for Tots

Toys for TotsSince 1947, Marines have been collecting gifts for underprivileged children. Gifts can be for ages anywhere from 1-16 years old.

Three organizations in town are running their annual collection for the cause.

Since 1947, Marines have been collecting gifts for underprivileged children. Gifts can be for ages anywhere from 1-16 years old.

Drop off your new, unwrapped gift donations soon at one of these locations:

Southborough Senior Center

9 Cordaville Road
Mon-Fri 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
(I’m missing the deadline for this year, but expect to hear back from them tomorrow. It’s usually midway through the month.)

Southborough Veterinary Hospital

78 Deerfoot Road
Mon-Fri 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Deadline – Tuesday, December 12

Long Cadillac

218 Turnpike Road
Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 6:00 pm, Saturdays 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Deadline – Friday, December 8

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