NVFS Holiday Giving

bring joy to a family this holiday season

Thank you to our generous 2023 Holiday Drive sponsors!

Operation Turkey Grocery Gift Card Drive

This year, Operation Turkey looks a little bit different. In order to better meet the food preferences of the diverse households we serve, we will be collecting and distributing grocery store gift cards for families to use to prepare holiday meals. 

If you are interested in providing food donations for Greater Prince William County families, visit the Fall Food Drive page. Please note, there are no volunteer opportunities associated with the Operation Turkey Grocery Gift Card Drive.

1. DONATE GIFT CARDS

Gift cards in $25 increments from grocery stores, Giant Foods is recommended, can be dropped off at the Gifting for Families location and dates below or mailed to:

Northern Virginia Family Service
ATTN: Holiday Initiatives
10455 White Granite Dr., Suite 100
Oakton, VA 22124 

2. DONATE FUNDS

Your donation enables us to purchase any additional gift cards needed through a discounted special purchasing partnership. 

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Gifting for Families: Collecting Toys for Children in Northern Virginia

Help make the holiday season brighter as we distribute more than 2,500 toys to children and their families in Northern Virginia. Whether you donate, volunteer, or organize a toy drive, it can’t happen without you.

1. DONATE FUNDS

Your donation enables us to purchase any additional toys or gift cards needed, as well as grocery store gift cards for our client families to use for holiday meals and basic necessities. 

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2. DONATE TOYS

Download our Printable List 

NVFS’ Holiday Giving Amazon Wishlist is now closed. You can still give by dropping off toys or donating online.

2023 Drop-off Dates & Times:
Monday, December 4, 2023 – 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 – 9:00am – 2:00pm

2023 Drop-off Location:

 If you are a corporate or civic group and would like to organize a collection drive, please contact Lacy Hurst at LHurst@nvfs.org. 

3. DONATE GIFT CARDS

Gift cards in suggested multiples of $25 are also appreciated. Target, Walmart, Amazon, and Visa gift cards provide the most flexibility for our clients who can use them for food, necessities, clothing, or holiday purchases. Supermarket gift cards are also gratefully accepted. 

Gift cards and donations paid by check (please make payable to “NVFS” and indicate “Holiday Giving” in the Memo Line) should be delivered to 

Northern Virginia Family Service
ATTN: Holiday Initiatives
10455 White Granite Dr., Suite 100
Oakton, VA 22124 

Please note, should contributions to the NVFS Holiday Giving program exceed our budgeted need, gifts will be directed to where they are needed most to help children and families living in poverty throughout Northern Virginia.

4. SPONSOR HOLIDAY GIVING WITH NVFS

By sponsoring NVFS’ Holiday Giving program, your company will be recognized on a reusable grocery bag customized for this project. These bags will be used to distribute holiday meal packages to our neighbors in November and December. The deadline to sponsor is November 27. For more information about sponsorship benefits see our flyer, here. For any questions please contact Jessica Warren at JWarren@nvfs.org.

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5. VOLUNTEER

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Gifting for Families! Please contact Samara Weinstein sweinstein@nvfs.org with any questions.