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Information		Drive RecipientsDrive Collection ItemsStart DateEnd DateShould donors contact you before purchasing or dropping off goods?Volunteers Needed?Where to drop off goodsWhen to drop off goodsAdditional NotesContact PersonContact EmailContact Phone
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Boston CASA Drive for Foster Children and YouthYoung children, TeensGift cards, gift wrap, bags, Toys11/10/20251/9/2026For wishlist mailing, no contact needed. If dropping off goods, contact before to schedule a timeNoLink to Amazon Wish List. Items will be sent to our office (151 Merrimac St Boston MA 02114).Our office is open Monday-Friday 9-4pm. But most gifts would be mailed through Amazon.Only looking for items off of that list or grocery store gift cards which can be mailed to our office.Charly Snellingscharly@bostoncasa.org
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De Novo - Gift DriveYoung children, Teens, Adults, Older AdultsClothing, Gift cards, gift wrap, bags, Winter Coats12/1/20251/31/2026NoNoDe Novo 47 Thorndike St. Cambridge MA 02141M-Th 9:00-5:00Nora Searsnsears@denovo.org
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On the Rise - Winter DriveAdults, Older AdultsClothing, Personal care, Backpacks, Gift cards, gift wrap, bags11/1/20252/28/2026NoNo341 Broadway, Cambridge. Donations can be brought to our back door.Whenever you have themWinter Drive Link to flyer hereJenna Warrenjenna.warren@ontherise.org617-497-7887
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Solutions at Work Thanksgiving Drive - EndedYoung children, Teens, Adults, Older Adults, Animals/Environment/PetsGift cards11/13/202511/20/2025NoYes, Adult volunteers, some exceptions possible for experienced older teens.Old Cambridge Baptist Church10-4 tues, wed, thurs Volunteers are needed on Nov 18-22. Distribution on Nov 21 & 22, 10am - 4pm

Now looking for Grocery Store Gift Card donations, as they received enough food donations.		Sharonsobeng@solutionsatwork.org(617) 576-0039
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Cambridge Women's Center - Thanksgiving Meal - EndedAdults, Older AdultsFood - prepared dishes11/25/202511/25/2025Yes, contact before dropping offYes - remote cooks, not day of46 Pleasant Street Cambridge, MA 02139Tue, Nov 25, 10-11:30 amIdeal: dishes that can serve 20+ people. Most needed: vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free main dishes. However, any dishes and quantity that fit the Thanksgiving spirit are wonderful!

Reach out in advance after deciding on your dish and drop-off time to help CWC planning.		Linda Chinlindachin@cambridgewomenscenter.org
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On the Rise - Holiday Gift Drive - EndedAdults, Older AdultsBlankets, Bedding, Housewares, Gift cards, gift wrap, bags10/31/202512/5/2025Yes, contact before dropping off goodsNo341 Broadway, Cambridge, 02139. Back door is best!Anytime before Friday, 12/5Gift cards are preferred, but our amazon wishlist (Linked HERE!) has other items that when purchased will be shipped to our location! This gift wishlist and drive is for our annual Holiday Party! We provide gifts for our unhoused participants. Flyer Link Here!Jenna Warrenjenna.warren@ontherise.org
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Hildebrand - Holiday Drive and Market - EndedYoung children, Teens, AdultsPersonal care, Toys, Bikes, Books, Baby gear and winter gear.11/1/202512/8/2025Yes, contact before dropping off goodsNo - slots full614 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA - please email in advance to scheduleSchedule a drop-off time during weekdays between 9AM-4PM, before 12/8/2025.We can only accept NEW itemsAlyssa Bogosianabogosian@hild-selfhelp.org
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MLBCC Kids Only Holiday Sale - EndedYoung children, Teens, Adults, Older Adults, Animals/Environment/PetsGift cards, gift wrap, bags, new or gently used/like new toys/gifts that can be regifted for a good purpose12/5/202512/11/2025Yes, contact before purchasing or dropping off goodsNoFront Office, 2nd Floor of 20 Sacramento Street10am-12pm M-FProceeds go to our Equity and Access Scholarships at MLBCC.

We lost our long-time inventory supplier, and are running low on sale inventory as we plan for next year's Kids Only Holiday Sale Fundraiser in 2026. Gift wrap and bags are also a huge help as we can send our young shoppers away with materials to wrap their items up as presents for loved ones!		Ashley Yeeayee@agassiz.org617-349-6287
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East End House - Holiday Drives - EndedYoung children, Teens, Adults, Older Adults, Animals/Environment/PetsFood, Blankets, Bedding, Housewares, Personal care, Toys, Bikes, Books, Gift cards, gift wrap, bags, All New/Unused items - we cannot accept used items 11/1/202512/13/2025No, they do not need to contact me firstYes, only Adult volunteers105 Spring St. Cambridge, MA 021419:00am-5:00pm (Monday - Friday) EEH has several seasonal giving options. Some include their Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway (donations due Nov 20), their winter wishes program (due Dec 4), and their Toy drive (due Dec 10). These donations go to Families, individuals with disabilities, immigrants, and other at-risk groups Ryan Montbleauryan@eastendhouse.org(617) 876-4444
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Transition House Holiday Drive - EndedYoung children, Teens, Adults, Older Adults, Animals/Environment/PetsClothing, Blankets, Bedding, Housewares, Personal care, Gift cards, gift wrap, bags, Cat food/Cat litter11/5/202512/16/2025Yes, contact before dropping off goodsNo7 Temple Street, Cambridge Mass 02139. Please call 857-360-2109 or 617-868-1650 so that someone can meet you downstairs.Between 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, or by appointment with MaeganMaegan Atkinsonmatkinson@transitionhouse.org(857) 360-2109
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Community Art Center Drive for Cambridge Families - EndedYoung children, TeensToys, Bikes, Books, Gift cards to grocery stores/shops/etc. 11/4/202512/17/2025Yes, contact before dropping off goodsNoCommunity Art Center, 119 Windsor Street Cambridge, MACommunity Art Center, 119 Windsor Street Cambridge, MAAmazon Wish List comingShayla Young & Sarah Wintershayla@communityartcenter.org(617) 868-7100
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Cambridge Police Department - Secret Santa for Seniors - EndedAdults, Older AdultsFood, Clothing, Blankets, Bedding, Housewares, Personal care, Books, Puzzles, Gift cards, gift wrap, bags11/17/202512/17/2025NoYes - learn more125 Sixth Street Cambridge Police DepartmentAnytime between 11/17/-12/17/2025The gift drive brings gifts and joy to seniors who may not have any remaining family members or loved ones nearby during the holiday season. See the drive page for suggestions on shopping local.

Volunteers needed to support preparation and distribution of gift bags to residents		Kessen Greenkgreen@cambridgepolice.org617-349-6009