This year in support of Operation Sweet Tooth and their mission of “providing hope and joy to those who need it most” we will be partnering with a local church toy drive to support the kids and families in our community who are in need!
WHAT:
The Hope Toy Store will be open at all 3 Hope Community Church locations (Apex, Raleigh, Morrisville) so parents can shop for one toy for each of their children to be wrapped and ready for giving. The toys will be free to all parents shopping for their kids.
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Collect from now until DECEMBER 9TH - bring donations to any AO and Site Qs will collect and coordinate picku up with Operation Sweet Tooth Qs
THINGS TO GIVE
UNWRAPPED Gifts priced between $10 - $20
Wrapping paper and supplies
Stocking Stuffers
GIFT IDEAS FOR EACH AGE - (PDF DOWNLOAD)
When purchasing for teens, gifts that can be wrapped are preferred to gift cards. Kids of all ages love opening gifts! Suggestions: purses, jewelry, make-up, curling irons, straighteners, footballs, soccer balls, tennis racket and balls, baseball equipment, headphones, penny boards (skateboard), backpacks, sports bags, clothes (jeans, shirts, sweaters and shoes). If you prefer a gift card, restaurants or clothing stores are a huge hit. Please refrain from giving Target or Wal-Mart gift cards as families might be tempted to use them for necessities rather than as a gift.
Gifts for ages 9-12 years can include: sports equipment, board games, G or PG movies (DVD), LEGO sets, penny boards (skateboard), roller blades, digital camera, purses, backpack, sports bags, craft items, bracelet makers, paint supplies, tie dye supplies, clothes (jeans, shirts, sweaters, and shoes), board games and puzzles.
Gifts for ages 5-8 years can include: Lego’s, dolls or Barbie’s, toys, books, sports equipment, back pack, lunch box, clothes, shoes, G or PG movies (Frozen, Big Hero 6, Inside Out, Despicable Me 1-2, Minions, etc.), coloring books and crayons, board games and puzzles.
Gifts for ages 2-4 years can include: toys, books, toddler learning movies, educational toys, blocks, large Lego’s, baby dolls, stuffed animals and clothing items.
Infants thru 1 year can include: soft toys, teething toys, bath toys, bathrobe, clothes, sweaters, jackets, etc.
Stocking Stuffers – If you are able, please include an additional small item for stocking stuffers. Those items could include: stockings, hair accessories, nail polish, Chap stick, socks, beanies, jewelry, mittens, journals, smaller school supplies (pens, pencils, highlighters, markers, glue, ruler, etc.) deck of cards and smaller craft supplies.
Other Links and Info:
- PDF of Gift Ideas: https://gethope.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018_ToyStore_1UP.pdf
- Hope’s Info Page: https://gethope.net/toystore/
- Operation Sweet Tooth: https://operationsweettooth.org/
_ What is Operation Sweet Tooth?
Operation Sweet Tooth is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization created in memory for the life of Christina Marie Latini. Christina unexpectedly passed away on May 6, 2016 and she was only 8 years old. To honor her memory, the mission of Operation Sweet Tooth is to keep her spirit alive by providing hope and joy to children who may be sick, less fortunate, homeless, or just need to have their spirits lifted. The goal is to provide toys, gifts and items of need through various fundraising efforts in hope that we can have of positive impact and experience on their lives.