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Where to Donate Gifts on the South Shore this Holiday Season {Updated}

By Laurie Corbett and Jennifer Piepenbrink, Macaroni Kid South Shore Boston December 1, 2016
The holidays are a magical time of year, but for many families they are incredibly difficult. Giving is an important part of the holidays and we have rounded up a list of locations your family can give to those who need a little support this year. 

Know of a local organization dedicated to giving back to the South South community this holiday season? Email lauriec@macaronikid.com with the subject line Giving Back and we will add them to our list! 

Campbell Christmas Angels (Hull)

Based out of Hull Campbell Christmas Angels serves families from the surrounding area. Campbell Christmas Angels mission is to give the gift of Christmas to children who may otherwise go without presents from Santa Christmas morning. They have received a high number of requests this year and need your help to meet the need. Donations can be dropped of at the South Shore Natural Science Center, 48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell Monday through Saturday from 9AM to 5PM and Sunday from 11AM to 4PM. Donation pick up can also be coordinated by contacting Jen at jenniferpie@macaronikid.com. Learn more about Campbell Christmas Angels at www.campbellchristmasangels.org or follow them on Facebook

Duxbury Interfaith Council (Duxbury)

Duxbury Interfaith Council provides support to Duxbury families who are in need. They have specific items local children have places on their wish list and invite families, businesses, and individuals to pick up a tag or two to fulfill a child's wish. They also accept accept gift cards that can be used toward purchasing gifts. 

Friends of Norwell (Norwell)

Friends of  Norwell's Holiday Adopt-a-Family program helps make the holiday season brighter for Norwell families in need. The Norwell Food Pantry matches families with a sponsor who purchase items for one or all children in a family. for more information and to help visit friendsofnorwell.org.

Interfaith Social Services (Quincy)


The staff and volunteers at Interfaith Social Services are already feverishly planning for the Holiday Season. This time of year is particularly difficult for the families that they serve. They want to make sure that all of their clients, but especially the children, receive not only their basic necessities but a little bit of joy this season. They are looking for hundreds of individuals, businesses and churches to help the families they serve. Food pantry clients who have children age 12 and under are eligible to receive help with holiday gifts from Interfaith for their children. Each year, they depend on sponsors from the community to participate in our Help for the Holidays program. Every year, because of community support, over 600 children receive gifts. Please consider sponsoring one of their families for the holidays. Click here to download a sponsor form today. They anticipate a very busy season and since our goal is to serve all of the families who come to our door looking for help, it is important that they get a head start on getting enough support. 

Interfaith Social Services is located in Quincy, but serves many towns in our edition. For more information on family-friendly fun in Quincy please visit www.dorchester.macaronikid.com.

Marshfield Community Christmas (Marshfield)

Headquartered at the Marshfield Fairgrounds Marshfield Community Christmas assists Marshfield families in need of assistance during the holidays. Members of the community can help through volunteering or donating toys, gift cards, clothing, non-perishable food, cash, Christmas trees and decoration. They also host a telethon each year to raise fund and have fun. The 2016 telethon will be held on December 6th from 7:30PM to 10PM. Find the details on the telethon and how you can help at www.marshfieldcommunitychristmas.com.

Rockland Holiday Magic (Rockland)

Based out of the Rockland Community Center Rockland Holiday Magic is a local non-profit which provides holiday gifts to Rockland families in need. Local individuals, families and businesses can sponsor a child or family, donate toys and gifts, or make a monetary donation. To learn more follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Rockland-Holiday-Magic-292507220766582/.

Scituate Community Christmas (Scituate)

For the past twenty-seven years Scituate Community Christmas has made it their mission to provide food and new Christmas gifts to Scituate families who are facing economic hardships. Starting the first Monday in December they can be found at the Knights of Columbus Hall Monday through Wednesday from 12pm to 3pm and 7pm to 8pm, and Saturday from 12pm to 3pm. They accept donations of cash, gift cards to local businesses, toys, crafts, puzzles, books, games and sports equipment. From time to time they also need volunteers to shop or assist residents. Learn more and find out how you can help at www.scituatecommunitychristmas.org or follow them on Facebook

Many religious institutions also sponsor holiday gifting opportunities. Please contact local houses of worship for more information.