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:
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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
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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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INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Please wash and/or sanitize your hands thoroughly prior to preparing your stockings.
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. This helps us to better transport the items.
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WHEN IS THE DEADLINE?
December 6, 2026
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:
>>>No drop-offs Thanksgiving weekend<<<
SANTA CLARA COUNTY
Washington United Youth Center
921 S. First, St. B
San Jose, CA 95112
Drop-Off Dates
November 16 - December 4, 2026
Monday - Friday I 9:00am - 4:00pm
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Catholic Charities
9300 Wren Avenue, Room 6
Gilroy, CA 95030
Drop-Off Dates
November 16 - December 4, 2026
Monday - Friday I 8:30am - 4:30pm
Call 408-673-4800 when dropping off
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Saint John Vianney Community Center
4602 Hyland Avenue
San Jose, CA 95127
Drop-Off Dates
During Christmas Boutique Only
Saturday, December 5 & Sunday, December 6
10:00am - 4:00pm
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Hijas del Campo
144 Continente Ave #120
Brentwood, CA 94513
Drop-Off Dates
November 16 - December 4, 2026
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
November 16 - December 4, 2026
Monday - Friday I 10:00am - 4:00pm
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SAN BENITO COUNTY
Saint Francis Retreat Center
549 Mission Vineyard Rd
San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
Drop-Off Dates
November 16 - December 4, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00pm
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SAN MATEO COUNTY
ALAS - Ayudando Latinos A Soñar
507 Purissima Street
Half Moon Bay, Ca 94019
650-560-8947
Drop-Off Dates
November 16 - December 4, 2026
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
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey
Center for Farmworker Families
Coalición de Pequeños Agricultores en California
Hijas del Campo
Latino Coalition of San Benito County
Lideres Campesinas
Puente de la Costa Sur
Youth Alliance
Salud Para La Gente
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SHARE WITH YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS
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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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