Giving Back This Holiday Season

The holiday season is a time for joy, warmth, and connection. It’s also a reminder that not everyone has what they need to stay fed, warm, and supported. This year, our community has an incredible opportunity to come together and show what kindness can do.

Across the area, local businesses and organizations are stepping up by hosting food drives, coat collections, and other charitable events to help families in need. By participating, you’re not just donating items, you’re offering comfort, dignity, and hope.

Local Drives & Donation Opportunities

Here are a few local spots where you can drop off clothing, winter gear, and non-perishable food items:

Food Drive

• Bridgewater Public Library Food Drive 
  • Drop off location: Bridgewater Public Library 15 South Street
  • Donations: stuffing, canned vegetables, corn bread, canned gravy, cranberry sauce, instant mashed potatoes, beans, pasta, white rice
  • Collection by 11/17-11/19/25 9:30am-5pm
  
  
• 24 Ford Food Drive
  • Drop off location: Any 24 Auto Group Location 
  • Donations: help local food banks 
  • Collection by 12/24/25

  
  

• Raynham Food Basket Monetary Donations
  • Donations checks or grocery store gift card can be mailed to Raynham Food Basket PO Box 421 Raynham Center

  
  

• East Bridgewater Cinemas Food Drive
  • Drop off location: East Bridgewater Cinemas 225 Bedford Street
  • Donations Food essential donation bin for East Bridgewater Food Pantry
  • Collection Now through December

• Brockton Public Library Food Drive
  • Drop off location: All Brockton Library Branches
    • Main Branch: 304 Main Street 
    • East Branch: 54 Kingman Street
    • West Branch: 540 Forest Avenue
  • Donations: cooking oil, spices, peanut butter & canned protein, shelf-stable milk & baby formula, rice, pasta, cereal, canned vegetables, soups, and beans
  • Collection through December 

Toy Drive

• Operation Santa: 
  • Drop off location: Bridgewater Fire Department 22 School Street
  • Donations unwrapped toys & teen gift cards
  • Collection by 12/4/25

• Toys for Tots:
  • Drop off location: East Bridgewater Cinemas 225 Bedford Street
  • Donations New unwrapped toys & A Food donation bin
  • Collection through December

• Raynham Fire Department Holiday Toy Drive
  • Drop off location: Raynham Athletic Club
  • Donations 
  • Collection by

• Goat City Pub Toy Drive
  • • Drop off location: Goat City Pub 115 S Main Street West Bridgewater
    • Donations in partner with St. Jude for ages 3 months to 12 years old - unwrapped new toys 
    • Collection drop off by 12/06/25

• East Bridgewater Library HUGS:
  • Drop off location: East Bridgewater Library
  • Visit tree & pick a tag donations unwrapped
  • Collection drop off by 12/13/25

• The Salvation Army of Brockton Angel Tree
  • Drop off location: Westgate Mall 200 Westgate Drive Brockton (Near Kay Jewelers) Monetary donations can also be made at SalvationArmyMA.org/Brockton.
  • Visit tree & pick a tag please bring donations unwrapped
  • Collection drop off by 12/10/25

Holiday Drive

• BAMSI Early Intervention’s Diapers & Wipes Drive
  • Drop off location: BAMSI 801 Pleasant Street Brockton
  • Donations of diapers, wipes, and walmart gift cards
  • Collection by 12/03/25

• Toy & Coat Drive
  • Drop off location: Barrels & Boards Marketplace 1285 Broadway Raynham
  • Donations - unwrapped toys, warm coats, and hygiene essentials for children of all ages
  • Collection by 11/01/25- 12/14/25

• Aunties Creations
  • Collecting adult jackets & blankets
  • Drop off New or Gently used
  • Drop off location: 481 Bedford Street Suite 8 Bridgewater
  • Donations will be going directly yo Homeless Heart Foundation

Why It Matters

For families experiencing hardship, the holidays can be especially difficult. Something as simple as a warm coat or a bag of groceries can mean the world. When we give, we’re not just offering supplies — we’re offering support, care, and community.

How You Can Get Involved

• Drop off clothing or food at any listed location
 • Volunteer if time allows
 • Share these drives on social media
 • Encourage friends, family, and coworkers to join in giving

Small Actions, Big Impact

Every donation helps — no matter the size. When we give together, we create a ripple effect of kindness that goes far beyond the holiday season.