Gifting Guidelines

Thank you for joining us in spreading holiday cheer! Your kindness is making a real difference for these families. We’ve put together some helpful information about gifting to answer any questions you might have:

Cost:

We recommend spending around $100-125 per person, though this is not a strict limit. Gifts typically focus on children, with a small item for each adult and a family household need. Many parents include family essentials on their wish lists, but we want them to have something personal to brighten their holiday as well.

Gifting Budget:

Our focus is on children, and we ask that each child receive at least two gifts—one a “want” and one a “need.” Parent gifts are often smaller items ($30-50 range). Children are the main focus of the holiday, and we ask that you allocate presents evenly between them.

Wish Lists:

Each family will provide a list with age, gender, sizes, interests, and specific requests. Please don’t feel obligated to fulfill every item on the list, and remember that generic brands are just as appreciated as name brands.

Christmas/Holiday Dinner:

Holiday meal requests may vary by family and could be included on your family’s information sheet. Some families may already have meal plans arranged by other programs, so we handle these requests individually. Rest assured, all families will be taken care of!

Gift Wrapping

Please deliver all gifts unwrapped, labeled with your name and family number, and include a roll of wrapping paper.

Online participants do not need to label items or send wrapping paper, but should include their family’s number in the shipping address (more details will be including when you receive your family)

Present Drop Off

Drop off your presents at one of our designated locations:

Alpharetta, GA (Location TBD): 12/6 – 12/8
REIN Rescue, Tryon, NC: 12/6 – 12/8
The Little Pine Outpost, Marshall, NC: Now – 12/10

You’ll receive further drop-off details with your family match. For online donations, please have gifts shipped and delivered by 12/9.

Questions?

For more details, please visit our FAQ page or contact us at  info@jamesfisherfoundation.org.