The Christmas Club
What is the Christmas Club?
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Since 1993, the Wellston Center has welcomed our most regular families that visit our Food Pantry to our Christmas Club!
Unlike "adopt-a-family" programs, the Christmas Club offers families choice. We collect donations year-round, and our guest families are able to purchase items (within a limit) for themselves and their familiesto make their holiday season magical.
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We understand that asking for help is hard.
It's called a "Club" because the clients who participate feel part of something special.
It is our way of honoring the dignity of each family and helps us acknowledge the difficulty inherent in asking for help.
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Most years, a family must attend the pantry for five months to receive an invitation.
In 2024, the requirement was lowered to three months.
Each year, we invite 250 families.
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See the 2024 Christmas NEWSLETTER for more information!
CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING!
Our favorite time of year, as featured in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and the St. Louis Review, is celebrated through our annual Christmas Club. Volunteers from all over St. Louis come together to ensure the Wellston community gets to experience a holiday season without worry.
Keep reading to find out how you can help make a difference for hundreds of families!
More specifically, How does it work?
First, to qualify, families must live in ZIP Codes: 63133, 63121, 63120, or 63112.
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Families that receive assistance from the
Wellston Center Food Pantry may receive an invitation around Holloween.
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO PROVIDE UPDATED ADDRESS INFORMATION WHILE AT THE PANTRY!
Family size determines how much money each family may spend in the Club. All gifts are priced at about 10% of the original cost.
DETAILS FOR 2025 COMING SOON!
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CHECK BACK PERIODICALLY FOR UPDATES!
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THANK YOU TO ALL THAT HELPED IN 2024!
gift item sugGESTIONS
Household
Air Fryers, Blankets, Blenders, Coffee Makers, Comforter Sets, Crockpots,
Dishes, Electric Can Openers, Electric Heaters, Electric Skillets, Flashlights, Flatware, Glasses, Kitchen & Bath Towels, Microwaves, Pots & Pan Sets, Roasters, Sheets (Full & Queen), Storage Containers, Toaster Ovens, Waffle Makers
Toys
Baby Toys, Barbies, Cars, Ethnic Dolls, Games for Teenagers, Puzzles, Sports Items
For All Ages
Coats, Pajamas, Sweatsuits, Underwear
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Other
Fragrance Gift Sets, Holiday Food Gift Packages, Grooming Sets, Lotions, Men's Toiletries Sets, Popcorn Tins, Tools, Watches
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Extras
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Wrapping Paper, Tape, Christmas Cards, Batteries
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