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Registration to apply for Catholic Charities Community Christmas ends Nov. 25
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November 20, 2020For 54 years Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi has been providing Christmas food baskets to those in need in the 12 counties of the Diocese of Corpus Christi. For 39 years, they have partnered with the Toys for Tots Program providing toys to children in Nueces County. In keeping with this year of change, 2020, the Annual Christmas Food Basket and Toys for Tots Event will now be called Community Christmas.
Thanks to sponsors and supporters, persons in need can now apply for a Christmas Food Basket and/or Toys for Tots. Registration ends Nov. 25. Register at Catholic Charities located on 615 Oliver Ct. in Corpus Christi (78408). To apply for a Christmas Food Basket (one per household) registrants must provide a photo I.D., proof of residence (utility or electric bill will work). To apply for Toys for Tots registrants must provide proof of residence (Nueces County), proof of income or government assistance, photo I.D., and birth certificates or adoption/guardian paperwork per child.
If you are coming to register for the Christmas Food Baskets and/or Toys For Tots, please remember to be patient. Only 1 person will be allowed into the registration area. Wear you mask and please be aware of social distancing.
Distribution Dates are Dec. 14 for the rural meal distribution. Dec. 15 for the Blessing of the people by Bishop Mulvey and distribution for meals only. Dec. 16-17 is the distribution for meals and toys.
Check Catholic Charities website at www.catholiccharities-cc.org or Catholic Charities Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/catholiccharitiesofcc/ for updated schedules. For more information, call (361) 884-0651.
Volunteers Needed for Christmas Event
Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi, Inc is in need of volunteers to help with the Annual Christmas Food Baskets and Toys for Tots event. If you would like to help anytime between Nov. 2-Dec. 17 call Jo Ann Buchanan at (361) 884-06551.
During the 2020 holiday season, Catholic Charities will celebrate 54 years of providing Christmas food baskets and toys through Toys for Tots in the Diocese of Corpus Christi.
Depending on the day of availability, volunteers will be needed for a variety of activities such as taking applications, sorting toys, packing food boxes, packing toy bags, and on day of distribution. All precautions will be taken for your safety against COVID-19.
