NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The holiday season has arrived in the Greater New Orleans area, and for many, it’s the season of generous giving–and receiving.
With Christmas around the corner, WGNO rounded up a few toy drives and holiday giveaways across the Greater New Orleans area.
Miracle Baptist Church Toy Giveaway
Friday, Dec. 22. at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church located at 2606 S. Galvez St., New Orleans from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Thrive New Orleans 2023 Christmas Toy Giveaway
Thrive New Orleans is partnering with DePaul Community Health Centers, Aetna and Walmart Plus to give away toys for children
- Dec. 23
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- 3600 Desire Parkway, New Orleans
Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club’s Annual Toys for Tots Distribution
This Toys for Tots distribution is open to children of all ages.
- Dec. 23
- 8 a.m.
- 730 N. Broad St., New Orleans
DePaul Community Health Centers is partnering with Thrive Community Center to host a toy giveaway event at the Thrive Community Center. The event is free to the public and toys are given out on a first come first serve basis. The child must be present to receive their toy.
DePaul Community Health Centers Toys for Tots Giveaway
- Dec. 23
- 10 a.m. to Noon.
- 3600 Desire Parkway, New Orleans
Hope for the Holidays Giveaway
Dec 24, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., toy giveaway plus hot cocoa and cookies, live music and pictures with Santa at Rock of Ages Baptist Church, located at 4000 Cadillac St.
Community Christmas Service Giveaway
Greater St. Stephen Ministries will be giving away 500 gift cards to the community.
- Dec. 24
- 10:30 a.m. at 5600 Read Blvd., New Orleans
Hams for Fams
A meal basket delivery will be held on Saturday, Dec. 23 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church on Bonnabel Boulevard in Metairie.
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