Ways to Give Back - Christmas in Lubbock

Children

Carlson Cares: Toys-to-Go
Friday, December 15 | 6:00pm
What: Drive-through gift giving
How to help: Drop donated toys to the Carlson Law Firm, or donate online.

Carpet Tech: Holiday Toy Drive
How to help: Donate a toy and receive a free room of carpet cleaning. More info here.

Chickie's Tasty Treats: Toy Drive
How to help: Drop off a new, unwrapped toy for the Texas Guard toy drive and receive a free treat. More info here.

Community Partners of Lubbock Rainbow Room: Elf Drive
November and December
What: The Elf Drive Fundraiser is to provide Christmas gift cards to children in foster care regardless of their placement situation. Any donations received over the amount needed for gift cards will go to the Rainbow Room. The Rainbow Room is an emergency resource for CPS workers to get needed items for the children and families the agency is currently working with. Donate online . More info here.

Condra School: Winter Toy Drive
Help local families in need by donating here.

Hold Fast Tattoo Parlour: Toy Drive
Through December 9
Bring in a new, unopened toy (at least a $25 value) and get a free flash tattoo. Be sure to check out all of the information here.

Lubbock Sports Medicine: Toy Drive
Through December 20
How to help: Drop off new, unwrapped toys for all ages. Toys will be donated to Covenant Children's Hospital. More info here.

McGavock Nissan: Toy Drive
Through December 15
How to help: Donate toys for all ages. In partnership with Communities in Schools South Plains. More info here.

Papa V Pizza: Toy Drive
Through December 21
How to help: Bring a new, unwrapped toy and receive a free cannoli! More info here.

Ronald McDonald House
How to help: Donate toys, gift cards, wrapping paper & supplies. More info here.

South Plains Mall: Salvation Army Angel Tree
Through December 9
How to help: Pick an angel off of the tree (located in the South Court) and shop for a child in need. More info here.

Texas Girls & Boys Ranch Angel Tree
How to help: Pick an angel off of the tree and shop for a child in need. Locations include Abuelo's, Paint Nail Bar, Terra Bella Salon, All Flowered Up Too, Indiana Ave Baptist Church, Haute House Waxing, Redeemer Church, Dea JaVe, and Greenlawn Church.
More info here.

Seniors

Meals on Wheels: Senior Secret Santa
How to help: Call or come by the LMOW office (2304 34th) to adopt a senior for Christmas!
More info here.

Pets

Lubbock Animal Services: A Home for the Holidays
December 22-26
How to help: Foster a dog temporarily for the holidays. Call 806-775-2057 for more information.

Lubbock Animal Services: 6th Annual Helping Paws
Through December 15 | Donations will be passed out on December 21
How to help: Pet and people supplies are needed. For more information and drop-off locations, see here.

Saving Grace Rescue
How to help: Donate food (Diamond Naturals), bully sticks.
More info here.

South Plains SPCA
How to help: Donate food, volunteer your time, or donate online.
More info here.

wagbnb, Saving Grace Animal Rescue & Haven Animal Care Shelter: Angel Tree
Through December 20
How to help: Pick an animal off of the angel tree at wagbnb. More info here.

Other Ways to Give Back

Kingsgate Center: Community Coat Drive
Through December 25
How to help: Drop off new or gently used coats at one of the Christmas gift bins. Tide Cleaners will professionally clean them and then they will be delivered to Lubbock Impact. More info here.

Lubbock Public Library: Soles for Souls Drive
Through December 22
How to help: Drop off new and gently used shoes at any Lubbock Public Library branches. All shoes will be donated to the Lubbock Dream Center.

One Voice: Compassionate Christmas
Through December 31
How to help: Give back to survivors of sex trafficking by purchasing needs off the Amazon Wish List here. More info here.

Ringtail Ranch Lemur Rescue
How to help: Donate online to help raise money for propane heaters and a backup generator for the lemurs, or visit their Amazon wish list.

Salvation Army: Red Kettle Campaign
How to help: Register to ring! Several businesses around town will have the Red Kettle.

South Plains Food Bank: U Can Share Food Drive
December 4 - 8
More info here.