Outreach Christmas Collections

Help keep our young learners warm! We will be collecting coats and hoodies for students from kindergarten to high school seniors. A variety of sizes and styles are needed, so if you find a good deal, get it! Many older students in middle and high school do not like to wear coats to school, so sweatshirts and hoodies are needed just as much as coats. Advice from the Ridley School District-Director of Pupil Services: Kids love Ridley gear! The Locker is a great place to buy Ridley gear, located at the Ridley High School. You can also order online at https://thelocker.biz/. The Uniform Store on McDade Blvd in Folsom also carries Ridley gear. Kids seem to like and need Ridley stuff the most alongside Philly team sports.

Fair Acres Geriatric Center
Collection deadline: December 11

Many seniors experience holiday loneliness and results of the pandemic have made communal activities and visitors a challenge in some living facilities. Our neighbors at Fair Acres have shared the following list of items that are frequently requested and used by residents and just might brighten their Christmas to receive.

• Large numbered battery-operated clocks
• Coloring books/crayons/markers
• Large print word search or crossword puzzle books
• Writing paper, cards and postage stamps
• Spray Deodorant (not roll-on) and Body wash (Caresess, Aveeno, Dove)
• Elastic waist sleep pants/cotton or flannel
• Magnifiers – handheld & Reading glasses (cheaters) any RX
• Suspenders
• Lipstick
• Clip earrings, long necklaces, magnetic bracelets
• Flavorings for water
• Cardigans/Shawls with pockets and zip sweatshirts with hoods (machine washable)
• Sweat pants and sweatshirts, especially 1X, 2X 3X and up
• Slippers or slipper socks, any size ( must have closed backs and be non-slip)
• Small open-topped purses or tote bags (to be used to carry small things to meals or activities)
• Soft Baby dolls – all skin tones
• Earbuds (earphones)