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 5,850 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 ON THE INSIDE?

Please include unisex items for school-age children K-12

See our stocking stuffer gift list at:


Toys & Gifts:

Mini Plush Toy
Bubble Bottle
Stickers
Mini Books
Puzzles
Mini Playdough, Slime, Silly String
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


Candy or Foods:
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
Happy Meal Gift Certificate
Note: No nuts or candies with nuts
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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.

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WHEN IS THE DEADLINE?
Fill up and drop off your stockings before 
Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 3:00pm PST at the following drop-off locations. 

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DROP-OFF LOCATIONS & HOURS: 


MAIN DROP-OFF
SANTA CLARA COUNTY
Washington United Youth Center
921 S. First Street, Suite B
San Jose, CA 95110
Located behind the Biblioteca Latinoamericana Branch Library
(408) 283-6150 Ext 20

Drop-Off Dates
December 1 - 14
Monday - Friday  I  10:00am - 3:00pm*

Drive-Thru Drop-Off Date
Thursday, December 14th
1:00pm - 5:00pm
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Holy Cannoli Cafe
138 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113
Donation Drop-off
Tuesday - Saturday I Now - December 14 
9:00am - 3:00pm
Free Cannoli with any purchase
Note: This location has free stockings to take and fill up while supplies last!

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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

Catholic Charities
610 Frederick Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Donation Drop-off
Monday - Friday,  Now - December 14 
10:00am - 4:00pm
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MONTEREY COUNTY

Catholic Charities

922 Hilby Ave., Ste C

Seaside, CA 93955

Donation Drop-off

Monday - Friday,  Now - December 14
10:00am - 4:00pm
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SAN MATEO COUNTY

ALAS - Ayudando Latinos A Soñar

636 Purissima Street

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

650-560-8947

Monday - Friday,  Now - December 14 
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 families with children during their drive-through 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
Latino Coalition of San Benito County
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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