Giac's annual holiday "giving tree" provides gifts for children and teens participating in GIAC programs. Donors choose a tag from the tree with a child's age and gender; purchase a gift and bringing the unwrapped item to GIAC by a specified date.

* Provides a Christmas basket and/or food voucher.* Provides gifts for children birth to 12 years of age.Gift cards for children age 13 to 18.* Offers an "adopt a family" program for individuals or organizations who are interested in helping a Webster family for the holidays.

THIS IS A VOLUNTEER/DONATIONS PROGRAM. Those needing school supplies or holiday gifts should contact their child's school nurse or social worker.Volunteer effort to benefit needy elementary school children in Tompkins County and surrounding areas with clothing, school supplies and toys.Members of the Cornell community and the general public can participate in either or both Elf programs: winter holiday: children in greatest need are identified by their schools. Profile sheets about each child are distributed to individuals, families or groups who purchase, wrap and deliver gifts to the child's school. To protect the families' anonymity, the school arranges for distributing the gits. backpack: new backpacks and school supplies from a list are purchased during the summer. Filled backpacks are delivered to schools before school starts.To help the Elves: become a sponsor and purchase items for the programs donate by sending a check to The Elves c/o Bill Alberta, 751 Elm Street Ext.Ithaca, NY 14850. All donations go directly toward buying items for the program.

Thanksgiving Dinner

Sign-ups for Broome County Toys for Tots will start on Monday December 2nd and will end Saturday December 14th The Broome County Toys for Tots headquarters is open Monday - Friday from 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm and Saturdays from 9am-12pm. we will also have extended hours for sign ups on Wednesday December 4th and December 11th from 5:00pm until 8:00pm.Donations can be dropped off during the hours of operation until Tuesday, December 19th. Drop off barrels are located at the Binghamton Police Department, Broome County Sheriff's Office, Endicott Police Department, Johnson City Police Department, and the Vestal Police Department. As well as barrels throughout Broome County.In order to sign up for Broome County Toys for Tots, you must provide the following documents and meet the following criteria:1) Must be a Broome County Resident and provide documentation to prove address2) Must provide Birth Certificates for all children3) If you are not the parent, you must provide family court custody documents 4) Must show Photo identification5) Children must be between the ages of 1-10 years (No infants)IF YOU HAVE SIGNED UP AT THE SALVATION ARMY OR CATHOLIC CHARITIES, YOU CANNOT SIGN UP AT THIS LOCATON

* Provides Christmas baskets of food only.* Accepts holiday donations: money and food accepted. If sending a check please make it out to St. Alphonsus Food Pantry, 90 Melrose Road Auburn, NY 13021.

Christmas Season of 2024:

Operates an Adopt-a-Family program for the Christmas holidays to provide holiday gifts to eligible individuals and families with children up to the age of 18. Call 518-943-9205 to register or go to http://www.cagcny.org to apply by December 9th.

* Provides a Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets to eligible individuals.* Accepts holiday donations of food and gifts.

Accepts donations of non-perishable food items, clothing and small household items and school supplies in August for various programs.

* Provides a Christmas basket with traditional holiday food, new clothing and new (non-violent) toys.* Accepts holiday donations of money, traditional holiday food, new clothing and new (non-violent) toys.

Sponsors Holiday Christmas Day Dinner at American Legion Post 80 Binghamton, American Legion Post 189 Norwich, American Legion Post 183 Sidney and Saint Ambrose Church.Binghamton Dinner:American Legion Post 80 -- 76 Main St, BinghamtonNoon to 2:00 pmEndicott Dinner:Saint Ambrose Church School Cafeteria -- 203 Washington Ave, EndicottNoon to 2:00 pmNorwich Dinner:American Legion Post 189 -- 29 Sheldon St, NorwichNoon to 2:00 pmSidney DinnerAmerican Legion Post 183 - 22 Union St, SidneyNoon to 2:00Offers delivery in Broome County, Norwich and Sidney. Call between December 2, 2024 and December 23, 2024For delivery to these Senior Housing locations, advise caller to contact their building manager:45 Exchange St Binghamton110 Chenango St Binghamton

COVID-19 UPDATE 4/1In partnership with The Food Bank of the Southern Tier and GIAC, Cornell University will host an emergency Community Food Pantry on the basketball court at GIAC, 301 West Court Street beginning this week. It is open to the Ithaca community, Tuesdays/Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (There are two basketball courts, and it is not on the one next to the pool). 7/29: The last day of the GIAC pantry is 8/6/2020 as per Karen Brown.Multicultural, educational and recreational programs for social and individual development for all ages, particularly youth and teens, including services to: improve quality of life advocate for youth, families and underrepresented or disenfranchised populations provide structured employment training opportunities for at-risk youth and adults fight against oppression and intimidation in the community

* Offers Thanksgiving meal.

* Offers Thanksgiving food assistance during open hours in November, including emergency food and a Thanksgiving dinner with a chicken or turkey.* Offers Christmas food assistance during open hours in December, including same emergency food with a Christmas dinner and chicken or turkey.* Accepts holiday donations.

* Provides Thanksgiving baskets.* Provides Christmas baskets.* Accepts holiday donations (please call first).

* Offers a Thanksgiving basket and accepts donations of non-perishable food.

Collects new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distributes those toys to nonprofit organizations for the client families they serve in which the campaign is conducted. The program is run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve.Individuals families please contact Suffolk County Social Services. Partners with them to distribute toys to the individual families in need. There is NO requirements to be on any other subsistence program.

Provides a choice pantry, where those in need can choose the food they want, of what is available, including monthly fresh vegetables. Food packages are also available for those who are in an emergency situation. Also offers holiday food baskets for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Donations of non-perishable and holiday foods, new toys and Easter baskets are accepted.

Collects new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distributes those toys to nonprofit organizations for the client families they serve in which the campaign is conducted. The program is run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve.

Accepts donations of holiday food, new toys and gifts for the children receiving services from Children's Village. Also offers a Holiday Adoption program where individuals, groups, corporations, etc can adopt a child or a cottage and give gifts, clothes, food, etc.

Offer food baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas for low-income families and individuals. Also accepts donations of new toys and holiday foods.

Offers a program that gives toys and gifts to low-income families at Christmas. Also accepts donations of new toys and gifts from corporations and individuals.

Offers food and gift distribution during Thanksgiving and Christmas for low-income families. Also accepts donations of holiday foods and new gift items or toys.Register in person Call for details on dates and times of distribution. Must submit application to be enrolled for Turkey and Christmas giveaways in Season of holidays.

Offers a Christmas holiday program for those less fortunate families, by distributing toys and food. Also accepts donations of new toys and holiday foods.

Offer food baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas for low-income families. Also accepts donations of holiday foods and new gifts or toys.