CHRISTMAS CON CARINO


Get into the Christmas spirit by filling stockings with gifts, candies and cariño for the children of food and agricultural workers. We need a minimum of 5,000 stockings so recruit your family and friends to join in our efforts. See the video of previous years fabulous participants from all over the Bay Area. 


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WHAT SIZE STOCKING?

Please use a 15" - 18" stockings. You can purchase a wide variety of stockings and stocking stuffers individually and in bulk at:

 Dollar Tree  •  Amazon  • Party City  •  Walmart  •  Oriental Trading

Note: If you have a large group or are having difficulty acquiring stockings you can substitute medium size gift bags with a handle. 

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WHAT SHOULD I PUT INSIDE?

Please include unisex items for school-age children K-12. Here are some suggestions::

TOYS & GIFTS:
Mini Plush Toy
Bubble Bottle
Stickers
Mini Books
Puzzles
Mini Slinky or Yo-Yo
Card Games: Uno, Phase 10, Old Maid, Crazy 8
Kazoo, Mini Maraca or Whistle
Crayons, Pen or Pencils
Fun Socks
Gloves
Beanie Hats
Lip Balm 
Hand Cream or Sanitizer 
Enamel Pins
Gardening Seeds
Toothbrush
amazon wishlist
Craft Kits & Watercolors 
Wikki Stiks
Mini Playdough, Slime, Silly String


CANDY & SNACKS:
Chocolate Santa, Kisses, M&Ms
Christmas Lollipops or Suckers
Candy Canes or Starlight Mints
Hot Cocoa Packet
Instant Mexican Hot Chocolate 
Peppermint Patties
Cracker Jacks, Kettle Corn or Popcorn 
Bubble Gum or Mints 
Pretzels, Beef Jerky, Crackers
Fruit Rolls, Jelly Bellys
Dollar Tree Gift Certificate
Note: No nuts or candies with nuts

See our stocking stuffer gift list at:

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CAN I DECORATE THE STOCKING?

Yes! You can spruce up the outside of the stocking with festive holiday decor if you wish. See the video above for decorating ideas. 

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HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR DROP-OFF?

1) Please wash and/or sanitize your hands thoroughly prior to preparing your bags. 

2) All food items must be store bought and individually wrapped by the manufacturer. No homemade food items allowed. 

3) Place all items inside the Christmas Stocking then place the entire stocking in a large 2 gallon ziplock or plastic gift bag. If using gift bags make sure the top is stapled or taped shut. 

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WHEN IS THE DEADLINE?
Fill up and drop off your stockings
at the following drop-off locations and note the days and times.

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DROP-OFF LOCATIONS & HOURS: 


SANTA CLARA COUNTY

NEW DROP-OFF LOCATION
Catholic Charities Paseo Center
1908 Senter Rd, Suite 50
San Jose, CA 95112
Drop-Off Dates
Now - December 13
Monday - Friday  I  9:00am - 4:00pm

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Saint John Vianney Community Center
4602 Hyland Avenue
San Jose, CA 95127
Drop-Off Dates
Saturday, December 14 & Sunday, December 15
10:00am - 3:00pm
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY

NEW DROP-OFF LOCATION
Hijas del Campo
144 Continente Ave #120
Brentwood, CA 94513

Drop-Off Dates

Now - December 13, 2024
Monday - Friday  I  9:00am - 5:00pm
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MONTEREY COUNTY

Catholic Charities

922 Hilby Ave., Ste C

Seaside, CA 93955

Drop-Off Dates

December 2 - 6, 2024
Monday - Friday  I  10:00am - 4:00pm
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SAN BENITO COUNTY


NEW DROP-OFF LOCATION

Saint Francis Retreat Center

549 Mission Vineyard Rd

San Juan Bautista, CA 95045

Drop-Off Dates

Now - Monday, December 2

9:00 am - 5:00pm

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SAN MATEO COUNTY

ALAS - Ayudando Latinos A Soñar
636 Purissima Street
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
650-560-8947
Drop-Off Dates
December 2 - 13, 2024
Monday - Friday  I  10:00am - 4:00pm

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WHO WILL RECEIVE THE STOCKINGS?
We are partnering with nonprofit agencies who will safely distribute the stockings to farmworker families with children during their food distributions or directly to their homes. Non-profit partners include:

ALAS - Ayudando Latinos a Soñar (400)
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County (1200)
Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey (tbd)
Center for Farmworker Families (300)
Hijas del Campo (800)
Latino Coalition of San Benito County (250)
Lideres Campesinas (tbd)
Youth Alliance (680)
Salud Para La Gente (150)
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SHARE WITH YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS
Encourage others to join in on our efforts by sharing on your social media or via email. Right click on image to download or copy and paste this link https://farmworkercaravan.blogspot.com/p/christmas-con-carino.html

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DONATE
If you are unable to participate but would like to give you can donate below.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS
Community service hours are available for students. One hour will be given for the first decorated and filled stocking received and 1/2 hour for each stocking thereafter. Please visit the education and partners' page to supplement your report. Use info@farmworkercaravan.org as your contact email. 

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QUESTIONS?
Still have questions? Call 408-280-1065 or info@farmworkercaravan.org

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