Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season (Part II)

Holiday Gift Drive For Tots, Teens and Seniors

at the on Canton St. in Stoughton is sponsoring a gift drive to help less fortunate children, teens and senior citizens enjoy the holiday. All gifts will be given to people from Stoughton who “need a brighter light this holiday season.”

Gifts for children and teens can be dropped off at the or and gifts for senior citizens can be dropped off at the or Stoughton Public Library. Gifts for all ages can also be left at the Immaculate Conception Church on Canton St.

All gifts need to be dropped off before Friday, Dec. 16.

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Toys for Tots Drive at Sullivan Tire

The Stoughton location of (566 Washington St.) will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots this holiday season.

Toys can also be dropped off at any of their stores, offices and wholesale locations throughout New England, 71 locations in all.

Customers and employees can drop off toys through Monday, December 12.

The toys will be distributed to needy children in the community by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.

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Stoughton’s Hair Cuttery Salon Wants to Help Folks Stay Warm This Winter

Forty-Four (44) Hair Cuttery salons in New England, including the Stoughton salon, located at 417 Washington St., will be partnering with Krausey’s Koats to collect gently used coats, jackets, hats, scarves, and mittens for those in need this holiday season.

The transportation and delivery of the winter gear will be handled in collaboration with the United States Army. All collected items will be delivered to local missions and homeless shelters, and a variety of non-profits serving the needy, such as: St. Vincent DePaul Society, the Salvation Army and Cradles to Crayons.

Collections will end January 1, 2012.

For more information, click .

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Spirit of Giving Food Drive at Shaw’s

From now through December 18, Shaw’s customers can purchase pre-assembled bags that contain much-needed holiday food items ranging from green beans to tomato sauce for $5, $10 or $15.

Once purchased, the pre-assembled bags will be placed in a designated drop bin and Shaw’s stores will deliver them to a local food partner. With the holidays around the corner, the 2011 Spirit of Giving Food Drive makes it convenient for customers to contribute directly to hunger relief in their community.

The is located at 666 Washington St. There is also another nearby location at Cobbs Corner.

For more information, click .

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Copy Inks Collecting Food for St. Anthony’s Free Market

During this Holiday Season, the staff and customers at in Stoughton have been collecting food donations for St. Anthony’s Free Market. 

The public is welcome to contribute non-perishable items. 

One collection box has already been filled at Copy Inks’ 530 Washington Street store. 

Local community activist will be stopping by on Thursday, December 15 to pick up the groceries.

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Thursday is Food Pantry Day in Stoughton

Stoughton resident continues her effort to in Stoughton, personally picking up donations for the food pantries every Thursday.

Here's a note from Peg: "I pick up non perishable food and also household items , anywhere in Stoughton and deliver them to the food pantry. Please tell your friends and neighbors. One item, one bag or several, and I will pick them up every Thursday."

Haven't called to arrange a pickup? It's not too late. Call Peg at 508-889-1385 or send an email to peg.carbone@comcast.net.