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Spread joy this holiday season

Join us in giving back to the community.

Holiday Food & Gift Drives

Join Redwood Credit Union in giving back to those in the community. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference.

In 2023, 1,099 gifts and 1,850 lbs. of food (1,541 individual meals) were collected.  Together, we provided gifts and food to those in need and hope to make an even bigger impact this year!

Some donations can be dropped off at your local RCU branch, which we will distribute to participating local nonprofits.

Please review the individual program details below for donation and drop-off information.  Thank you for your generosity.

  • CVNL’s Secret Santa Program is bringing joy to children and families in need during the holidays.

    • Pick up an angel tag at a Sonoma County RCU branch and return your wrapped gift from 11/29–12/19.

    Help end hunger in your community with Redwood Empire Food Bank.

    • Nonperishable food donations will be collected at all Sonoma County RCU branches from 11/1–12/19.
    • Redwood Empire Food Bank is facing a significant decrease in food donations. One bag of groceries will help stock pantry shelves.
  • North Marin Community Services is bringing joy to children and families in need during the holidays.

    • Visit northmarincs.org to browse wish list items and drop off donations from 11/21–12/10.
      Suggested items based on age:

      • Newborn – 5:  babydolls, cars, trucks, trains, books, blocks, dress-up clothes
      • 6 – 12:  legos, art supplies, jewelry kits, STEM kits, middle school chapter books, beyblades, puzzles, rubics cube, VTech learning toys, card games (Monopoly Deal, Uno, Taco vs. Burrito), cozy blanket, stuffed animals

    Help end hunger in your community with SF-Marin Food Bank.

    • Monetary donations can be made at sfmfoodbank.org and drop off any donations from 11/18–12/19.
    • Most needed items include: canned protein, healthy snacks, non-meat protein (ex. peanut butter), shelf-stable fruit cups, and soups.
    • One bag of groceries will help stock pantry shelves.
  • Toys for Tots is bringing joy to children and families in need during the holidays.

    • Drop off an unwrapped gift at a Napa County RCU branch from 11/18–12/9.
    • Toys within the $15-$20 price range are appreciated.  
    • Toys for Tots provides gifts to over 3,000 kids in Napa. 

    Help end hunger in your community with CANV Food Bank.

    • Nonperishable food donations will be collected at all Napa County RCU branches from 11/19–12/19.
    • Most needed items include: canned soups, canned fruits, cereal/oatmeal, peanut butter, and canned beans. 
    • Click here to donate online.

     

  • Point Arena

    Project Santa is bringing joy to children and families in need during the holidays.

    • Drop off an unwrapped gift at our Point Arena branch from 11/25–12/16.
      • Books for older children, ages 10-16, are highly encouraged.
      • Collecting gifts for infants – 18 years old 
      • Each child will receive 4 gifts and 2 books 

    Help your community purchase their holiday meals with Coastal Seniors.

    • Gift cards, monetary donations, or nonperishables will be accepted at the Point Arena branch from 11/25–12/19.
    • One bag of groceries will help stock pantry shelves. 
    • Coastal Seniors provides 1,400 meals per month 

    Ukiah

    Help end hunger in your community with Redwood Empire Food Bank.

    • Nonperishable food donations will be collected at our Mendocino County branches from 11/1–12/19.
    • Redwood Empire Food Bank is facing a significant decrease in food donations. One bag of groceries will help stock pantry shelves.

    The Ukiah Valley Christmas Effort is bringing joy to children and families in need during the holidays.

    • Donations will be accepted 11/25 – 12/19
    • Collecting gifts for infants – 18 years old
    • A donation of $50 purchases a turkey dinner for a family in need.
    • Click here to donate online.

     

  • Toys for Tots is bringing joy to children and families in need during the holidays.

    • Drop off an unwrapped gift at our Lower Lake branch from 11/15–12/9.
    • Toys within the $15-$20 price range are appreciated.  
    • In 2023, 2,336 toys were given to 1,752 local children.

    Help end hunger in your community with Redwood Empire Food Bank.

    • Nonperishable food donations will be collected at our Lower Lake branch from 11/1–TBD.
    • Redwood Empire Food Bank is facing a significant decrease in food donations. One bag of groceries will help stock pantry shelves.
  • APA Family Support Services is bringing joy to children and families in need during the holidays.

    • Drop off a wrapped gift at our San Francisco branch from 11/18–12/19.
    • Educational toys valued at around $15 for children aged 8-12 are appreciated.