The Christmas Angel Request Extravaganza (C.A.R.E.) program has, once again, teamed up with Catholic Charities and The Help Center to assist us in collecting items for families and individuals in need, in New Hanover and Pender Counties.  As good stewards of our many gifts, we encourage you to choose one or more items as an expression of the love and concern we have for our community.

We Wish You a Healthy Christmas with Good Tidings and Toys
Catholic Charities Cape Fear Office will be collecting items that are highly requested by families throughout the year.  One of the most requested are healthy food choices that are low in sugar and tasty. We are collecting needed items such as laundry detergent, gift cards and toys.  To ensure all families have access to everyday items, please donate from the supplied list of most requested items. When families visit Catholic Charities and/or the food pantry, a blessing bag with your generous donations will be provided.  Thank you for your good tidings and toys!

The program will run with a wish list of items, available on the website:
When accessing this website, you will see the items that are needed and the quantity we would like to receive. When you purchase the gift(s), you would then mark it on the website as purchased. If you do not have access to a computer, you can also call the church at 910-791-1003 ext. 105, and speak to Michele Bean, Business Manager, during business hours to let her know the gifts you have purchased.

All gifts should be new and unwrapped (no bags, Christmas wrap, cards, etc., are needed) and brought to the weekend liturgies on the 3rd & 4th of December. As in years past, we will bring our gifts to the altar during the Offertory Procession. Items will need to be placed in the appropriate boxes at the foot of the altar.

Wish List Items

Healthy Food Items
· Rice (all varieties)
· Non sugary Cereals (ex. Cheerios, granolas, Cornflakes)
· Peanut butter
· Jelly
· 100% Juice
· No sugar added canned fruits
· Tortillas
 
Other Items
· $10 Walmart gift cards
· Laundry Detergent
· Socks (infant to adult)
· Women’s Deodorant
· Razor’s for men & women
 
The Help Center Food Basket
· Family-Sized Canned Sweet Potatoes
· 4-lb Bag of Sugar
· Regular-Sized Oatmeal (regular or instant)
· Pancake mix or Bisquick
 
Children’s Toys (ages 1-4)
Suggested items include:
· Hoot Owl Hoot
· Colorama
· Red Dog, Blue Dog
· World of Eric Carle Brown Bear 4-in-A-Box Puzzles
· First 100 Words Activity Game
· Elefun
· The floor is lava
· Kids on Stage
· Here fishy fishy
· Animal upon animal
Children’s Toys (ages 5-8)
Suggested items include:
· Paw Patrol Pop Up
· Blokus
· Zingo
· Monopoly Junior
· Throw Throw burrito
· Building toys
· Cars
· Pop-it toys, fidget toys
· LOL toys
· Educational toys
· Arts and Craft kits, hands on science toys, slime kits, etc.
 
Children’s Toys (ages 9-12)
Suggested items include:
· LCD writing tablet
· Sports equipment/balls/outdoor toys
· Headphones, wireless ear buds
· Legos
· Tap It
· Arts and Craft kits, hands on science toys, etc.
 
Children’s Toys (ages13-16)
Suggested items include:
· Moose Master
· Hair things, nail polish, lip gloss
· Exploding kittens
· Speed Charades
· What Do You Meme
· Bamboozled
· Artsy Fartsy
· Nightlight Bluetooth Speaker
· Male and Female Body Care Kits (lotion, body spray, etc.)