The 40th annual Children’s Christmas Party for low-income families will be held Saturday, December 10th from 9 a.m. – noon at the Midwest Food Bank, 2031 Warehouse Road in Normal. There will be a gift and food distribution along with a special guest appearance: Santa! This will be a drive-in, drive-out event and packages will be loaded in vehicles. Children are welcome but do not have to attend. Registration is required and can be accessed here: https://bit.ly/3i6mGxl. Please sign up no later than Monday, December 5th.
If you are unable to register online, please send an e-mail to bnchildrenschristmas@gmail.com or write to “Children’s Christmas,” PO Box 3248, Bloomington IL 61702-3248. In your message include your name, address, phone number, the number of children ages 12 and under, and note the age of each child. The gender of each child may be listed if desired. Also please indicate what time (between 9 a.m.- noon) you will be able to arrive.
This event is brought to our community by the McLean County Chamber of Commerce and the local Trades and Labor Unions. For the last four decades, these groups have worked together to organize volunteers, engage donors, and delight local kids with a wonderful Christmas tradition. Thank you to all those who have made this important event possible. We look forward to another joy-filled celebration!
The Illinois Prairie Community Foundation supports administrative efforts for this important event. To donate online, simply visit https://bit.ly/ChildrensChristmas-MC. If preferred, you can write a check payable to "IPCF" and note “Children’s Christmas Party” on the memo line. Mail to Illinois Prairie Community Foundation, 915 E. Washington St., Suite 2, Bloomington, IL 61701. Each donation will be acknowledged with a personal letter for tax deductibility.
Saturday Dec 10, 2022
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Midwest Food Bank
2031 Warehouse Rd.
Normal, IL