On December 17, San Diego Community Assist (SDCA) will be hosting a Christmas Store Takeover! At an undisclosed location and time, the SDCA will cover the cost of groceries for people inside. With a great understanding of how challenging the holiday season can be, they wanted to provide a sense of relief to the people of the community.
If you are interested in being involved in this surprise event on Friday, go to mysdca.org and watch for the location to be published. On Saturday, December 18, they will provide 500 turkeys and 500 toys to families in need at the Jacobs Center in San Diego from 1-6pm. You can get your tickets for the Turkey and Toy Giveaway here.
“It is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas when its mighty Founder was a child Himself.” -Charles Dickens
If your family would be blessed by a warm meal on Christmas day, San Diego County has several different options. Meals are all first come, first served while supplies last. Click here for more information!
Locations:
• San Diego Rescue Mission
• East County Red Shield Community Center
• The Salvation Army
Companies Helping Families
Garden Coffee Serves Up Lattes and Pajamas this Christmas Season.
If you’re looking for a new coffee shop with a heart for the community of San Diego, Garden Coffee is the place! With yummy treats like Christmas Tree Strawberry Pop-Tarts and Candy Cane White Mochas, this spot has it all…But it doesn’t stop there. Garden Coffee recently partnered with R225 to host a Pajama Drive for foster youth.
This Saturday, December 18 from 9am-3pm, they will be hosting a Holly Jolly Christmas Party, complete with yummy drinks and treats, along with personalized ornaments from 10-2pm for all your last minute gift giving needs. They also mentioned a few surprises up their sleeves!
2611 Congress Street, San Diego 92110
