2023 Holiday Drive
*** Collection will begin on November 15 and end on December 7. ***
Please join us for our annual toy and gift drive for Durham Children's Initiative. This year, we will also be collecting food for Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. Here's how you can participate:
TOYS and GIFTS: Purchase any selection of items you choose from this Amazon wish list: https://a.co/iH5E0TF. You may have your items sent directly to DCI (2101 Angier Avenue, Suite 200 Durham, NC 27703) OR you may place them (unwrapped) in the marked bins in Hemingway Hall or Dickens Den. Please do not donate gifts other than those shown on the wish list, as these are the items DCI families have selected. While it's fun to give toys, please remember the older children as you make your selections. If you wish to make a cash donation, please send a check directly to DCI.
FOOD: Purchase any items from the list below and place them in the marked bins in Hemingway Hall or Dickens Den.
MOST-NEEDED ITEMS
If you wish to make a cash donation, please send a check to: IFFS c/o Development Director, 1001 Blair Drive, Suite 120, Raleigh, NC 27603. Please do not donate gift cards unless they are for Food Lion. Here are some restrictions to observe:
... NO perishable items
... NO glass containers
... NO items past their expiration date (they will be discarded)
... NO previously opened containers
... NO commercial-size cans or containers—family size only
Creekside has always stepped up to help our community. Thank you in advance for your support! Questions? Paul Leifer (gifts): pleifer@aol.com OR Lee Wood (food): leeandsam@verizon.net
Please join us for our annual toy and gift drive for Durham Children's Initiative. This year, we will also be collecting food for Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. Here's how you can participate:
TOYS and GIFTS: Purchase any selection of items you choose from this Amazon wish list: https://a.co/iH5E0TF. You may have your items sent directly to DCI (2101 Angier Avenue, Suite 200 Durham, NC 27703) OR you may place them (unwrapped) in the marked bins in Hemingway Hall or Dickens Den. Please do not donate gifts other than those shown on the wish list, as these are the items DCI families have selected. While it's fun to give toys, please remember the older children as you make your selections. If you wish to make a cash donation, please send a check directly to DCI.
FOOD: Purchase any items from the list below and place them in the marked bins in Hemingway Hall or Dickens Den.
MOST-NEEDED ITEMS
- Proteins: Beans, tuna, soup, meat, pasta, peanut butter
- Breakfast: Whole grain cereal, oatmeal, grits
- Whole grain pasta and rice; pasta sauce
- Fruits and vegetables: No heavy syrup, no added salt
- Healthy snacks: Raisins, granola bars, fruit pouches
- Seniors: Nutritional shakes, adult hygiene products
- Infants: Pedialyte, infant cereal, diapers, wipes
- Kids: Mac & cheese cups, fruit cups, 100% juice boxes
- Hygiene: Hand sanitizer, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant
- Household: Paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, disinfectant wipes, trash bags
- Hispanic food and ramen noodles
If you wish to make a cash donation, please send a check to: IFFS c/o Development Director, 1001 Blair Drive, Suite 120, Raleigh, NC 27603. Please do not donate gift cards unless they are for Food Lion. Here are some restrictions to observe:
... NO perishable items
... NO glass containers
... NO items past their expiration date (they will be discarded)
... NO previously opened containers
... NO commercial-size cans or containers—family size only
Creekside has always stepped up to help our community. Thank you in advance for your support! Questions? Paul Leifer (gifts): pleifer@aol.com OR Lee Wood (food): leeandsam@verizon.net
Back-to-School Supply Drive 2023
Creekside Cares is teaming up with Durham Children's Initiative for our annual school supply drive. To participate, please see the list of needed supplies here: https://a.co/edeu2T0 The quantity and assortment you purchase is up to you! If you ship to your home, please drop your items in the marked bins in the lobby of Hemingway Hall. If you ship to DCI, please use this address: 2101 Angier Avenue, Suite 200, Durham, NC 27703. All items must be received in Hemingway Hall or at DCI by Thursday, August 10. Please note that we cannot receive monetary donations. Thank you for your past support in making this drive a huge success. Let's go, Creekside!
Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bedding Drive
Thank you, Creekside, for your generous contributions to the March 2023 bedding drive for Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP). This volunteer-driven organization aims to provide a bed and bedding to any local child in need. Creekside Cares was able to donate 46 sets of sheets, 20 pillows, 22 comforters (4 with sheets included), 2 mattress protectors, 2 throws/blankets and $540 in monetary donations. Thank you for living into SHP's motto: "No kid sleeps on the floor in our town!”
Thank you, Creekside, for your generous contributions to the March 2023 bedding drive for Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP). This volunteer-driven organization aims to provide a bed and bedding to any local child in need. Creekside Cares was able to donate 46 sets of sheets, 20 pillows, 22 comforters (4 with sheets included), 2 mattress protectors, 2 throws/blankets and $540 in monetary donations. Thank you for living into SHP's motto: "No kid sleeps on the floor in our town!”
Doing good, it's in our hearts.
Thanks for making our Holiday Zone 2022 a great success.
Creekside is the most generous community. Thank you for always giving from your heart.
Creekside is the most generous community. Thank you for always giving from your heart.
