Holiday Shop

Alexandra House hosts its Holiday Shop for survivors and their families every year. Most of the families served by Alexandra House are transitioning into a new, safer life. While greatly needed, this change can often lead to significant financial hardship and many lack resources. The holiday season is incredibly difficult for these families, and buying gifts is a luxury that often takes a back seat for them. We work tirelessly to help provide survivors comfort and joy during a challenging time.

We ask donors to contribute gift cards (with receipts attached) in $25 denominations from Target, Walmart, Visa, MasterCard, or Amazon, in addition to grocery gift cards from Cub Foods or ALDI. Gift cards allow families to shop online and have gifts delivered to their homes if they wish to avoid stores or do not have transportation. A benefit to this modified approach is that parents can shop for their families, adding dignity and choice to their holiday season.

WISH LISTS

Explore our 2024 Holiday Shop Wish List and get involved!

HOLIDAY FOOD BASKETS

We are looking for donations of whole food baskets or food items to make food baskets.

Canned corn, green beans, sweet potatoes/yams, cranberries (jellied/whole)
Potatoes: instant mashed, scalloped, or Au Gratin
Gravy (packets or jarred)
Cake/cookie mix with frosting
Vegetable oil
$25 grocery store (ALDI/Cub) gift cards
Optional Additions: Hot Chocolate or Hot Apple Cider packets, Stuffing Mix

We will begin accepting donations for Holiday Shop from November 1 - December 13.

2023 Holiday Shop Impact Report

Thank you to all who donated, supported, and volunteered to ensure Holiday Shop 2023 successfully brightened the holiday season for Alexandra House program participants! Check out our Holiday Shop Impact Report!