Sign Ups for Christmas Baskets

Tuesday, October 2; Wednesday, October 3; Thursday, October 4

9am-11:30am & 1:00pm-4pm
at Catholic Charities’ Samaritan Center (380 South Main St, Elmira)

  • Must be a resident of Chemung County.
  • Applications will be taken for families with children under the age of 18.
  • You can only sign up your own household.

Please bring with you:

  • Name and phone number of an alternate contact (outside of your immediate family).
  • Photo identification for yourself.
  • Social Security cards for ALL members of the family.

Families are encouraged to apply for toys with The Arctic League.
No toys will be provided through these Christmas baskets.

  • Baskets will be delivered by volunteers on Saturday, December 15.
  • The Baskets are prepared by a parish family for an applicant family, therefore the content can vary. The following will be included: food, paper products, and a store voucher to purchase meat. Some will also include gifts for family members, children or a family gift. There is no guarantee on what will be provided.
  • First-come, first-served for sign-ups. There are 150 baskets available.