Remove the price tags but keep the barcodes visible. This allows parents to exchange items if sizing doesn’t fit.

Yes! But we ask you to consider a gift card for food for the family. You may place it in a Christmas card or envelope and add it to the hygiene bag they will receive when you come to drop off. You may add some fun candy to the children’s gifts or a gift card for pizza one night. This would be very special. We do not recommend overgifting from the wish list, as this could create false expectations for future programs.

We don’t recommend Walmart or Target cards as “wish” items for students. However, specific gift cards, such as Xbox, PlayStation, teen clothing stores, Barnes & Noble, Starbucks, or similar retailers, are great choices.

High school students especially enjoy gift cards that let them shop for themselves or spend time with friends at places like Starbucks or Taco Bell.

Some kids have big wishes, too. While some requests may seem extravagant, the circumstances rarely are. For instance, if a child asks for a video game, it may be because they share a home where another child has a console. If something is too expensive for your budget, like Beats headphones or designer shoes, feel free to buy a similar, more affordable alternative.