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The Union County Christmas Bureau is a community-powered program led by dedicated staff, supported by generous donors, and made possible through the time and compassion of volunteers.

Together, they help ensure families in need can experience the joy of the holiday season with gifts and food for their tables.

The 2025 Christmas Bureau season has officially come to a close. 

2025 Christmas Bureau Efforts

In 2025, the Christmas Bureau served 1,895 individuals, worked with more than 100 community partners and sponsors, and distributed more than 21,000 gifts and food to make Christmas special for Union County children and seniors in need.

Donate This Holiday Season

The Christmas Bureau is in need of new, unwrapped gifts for children, especially infants and teenagers. Don't forget to include items like clothes, shoes, coats, and essential items like diapers and wipes.

Donation boxes are located at Union County Water Operations Center, Union County Library locations and any Toys for Tots box within Union County.

Prefer to donate money? Click here to make a tax deductible contribution. 

Last day for donations: Friday, Dec. 5

Learn more ways to help, email: christmas@unioncountync.gov. Thank you for your generosity this holiday season!

Ways to Help

Volunteer

Become one of the hundreds of individuals, groups and families that come together to help local families in need during the Christmas season.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities, visit our CERVIS page.

Project E.L.F.

Embrace the spirit of giving this holiday season by sponsoring a family through Project E.L.F (Empowering Local Families).

  • The Family Sponsor application has closed for the 2025 season.

Christmas Cheer Champions

Team up with your colleagues, business, church, or civic organization. 

Host a Drive: Collect gift items or food for children of all ages.

Fill a Stocking: Create small bundles of joy and provide pre-filled stockings for families!

 

Toys for Tots

The Toys for Tots Program annually collects new, unwrapped toys from October through December in close partnership with the Union County Christmas Bureau. 

Partner with Toys for Tots to become a local toy drop site! All donations collected are distributed to local families in need.

To request a box for your community, email Bob Griffin.