Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Amherst Survival Center Holiday Gift Program


 
                                          
HOLIDAY GIFT PROGRAM 2015
 


new children's books, games, warm winter accessories
WHO?
Families from the 13 towns who use the Amherst Survival Center's Food Pantry are eligible for the Center's Holiday Gift Program for their children.  These towns include Amherst, Belchertown, Deerfield, Granby, Hadley, Leverett, Pelham, Shutesbury, South Deerfield, South Hadley, Sunderland, Ware, & Whately.

 

WHAT? Here's what we distribute:
  • three (3) NEW children's books (lists with suggested titles here) per child,
  • a family game (board games, card games, dice games, and video games), and
  • warm winter accessories.
WHERE DO FAMILIES PICK UP THE BOOKS & GAMES?
The Center's workshop room is set up so that families can access these holiday gifts when they're in the Center during the month of December.



Last year (2014) we distributed almost 2,000 NEW children's books. For many of the recipients, these were their very first books. Your donations became a cornerstone of their personal libraries.  
 
WHERE CAN YOU BRING YOUR DONATION?
Bring your donation(s) to the Center during our open hours now through December 18, 2015
In addition, there are collection boxes accepting donations of NEW children's books, games and warm winter accessories (hats, gloves, scarves) at these local locations:
 
QUESTIONS?  
Contact Tracey Levy at tracey@amherstsurvival.org or 413-549-3968 x102.