Important Dates: Cabot Christmas Alliance and Christmas for Kids

Cabot Christmas Alliance and Christmas for Kids are working to make sure Cabot students and their families have a very Merry Christmas.

The two non-profits are working on preparations to distribute food boxes and toys to families in need in the Cabot School District.

Last year, more than 900 families were helped during the Christmas season and it's anticipated the need will be even greater this year.

Here's how you can help:

• By contributing financially (Cabot Christmas Alliance is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization)

• By donating non-perishable food items

• By donating new, unwrapped toys

• By sponsoring a family

Deadlines:

• Food Donations: December 13th (Boxes will be packed on Sunday, Dec. 13th)

• Toy Donations: December 17th (Toys will be packed in the evenings the week of December 14th-18th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)

• Distribution Day: December 19th at the Cabot Armory Readiness Center

• Monetary Donations: Accepted year-round (For toy donations make check to Christmas for Kids. For food donations make check out to Christmas Alliance)

Cabot Christmas Alliance and Christmas for Kids both rely solely on donations from churches, businesses, civic groups and individuals. Groups are currently collecting food, toys, coats and donations. Some of the drop-off locations are listed below.

Drop-off Locations: 

• At the Cabot School District you can drop off items with a school counselor. Toy drop off boxes when first walk in by office – all elementary schools and middle and junior high schools

• Some of the churches collecting items include First United Methodist in Cabot, First Baptist in Cabot and Ward, ReNew Church in Cabot and Grace Community Church in Ward.

• Drop- off locations are also at all Dollar General Stores (in the Cabot School District area only), at Fred's and at Centennial Bank in Cabot.

*The application deadline has passed; however, walk-ins will be accepted between 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., December 19th at the Armory. You will need to bring proof of identity and residency within the Cabot School District. Toys and food will be provided while supplies last.

For more information, please contact:

Terena Woodruff, terena.woodruff@cps.k12.ar.us 

Bill Holden at 501-743-3560 or bill.holden@cps.k12.ar.us

Cabot Christmas Alliance – P.O. Box 821, Cabot, AR 72023.