Holiday Drive
Our annual holiday drive brings neighbors together to brighten the season by fulfilling holiday wish lists of local families in need
A message from a recipient: “Words cannot truly express how grateful I am for your generosity. I waited to open my presents until Christmas morning as they were the only gifts under my tree and what gifts they were! I don’t know how you do it but everything was so needed and made my holiday so happy and joyful. Thanks again from the bottom of my heart.”
It is that time of year again! We are excited to be delivering holiday gifts to many local families in early December. The T&E Care Holiday Drive is an annual program where we collect and deliver holiday gifts, cleaning supplies, and other essentials to local families in need.
The committee begins working in October, identifying families and their wish lists. The wish list items are organized on a Sign Up Genius which is then shared with the community.
Gift sign-ups typically run through early December, with drop-off dates typically the first Saturday and Sunday of December. The drop-off site has traditionally been generously provided by St. John’s Presbyterian Church located at 217 Berkley Road in Devon.
Questions? Please email holidays@tecare.org
2026 Holiday Drive Committee
- Co-Chairs: Doreen McGillis and Jeanne Swope
- Committee: Casey Allen, Jean Allen, Suzi Alrutz, Ashley Altomare, Jeanne Braun, Tarin Cataldo, Laurie Doan, Lani Fabere, Meghan Jones, Marianne Marquet, Bonnie Motel, Story Picard, Kim Pittman, Mary Frances Szpila, Cammy Wagner
To make a financial contribution to the Holiday Drive, please click the following link: Financial Donations for Holiday Drive.
How It Works
Family Wish Lists – available to the community November 12 through December 3, 2026 on Sign Up Genius
- Donors select items on the Sign Up Genius
- Donors can select a single item, a whole family, or anything in between
- Plan for potential shipping delays for any online purchases
Drop-Off Instructions
- Drop-off location: St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 217 Berkley Road, Devon, PA 19333
- Drop-off dates: Saturday, December 5 (8:30am-12:00pm) and Sunday, December 6 (12:00pm-2:00pm) – if you cannot make these dates work, please contact holidays@tecare.org for another option
- Please see our example below on how to wrap family gifts—thank you for following this example (The Best Way to Label Any Gifts)
- If you need help wrapping, the Holiday Drive team can assist
- Do not wrap or box gift cards
- To drop off GIFT CARDS ONLY prior to the first weekend of December, please email giftcards@tecare.org to set up a delivery that works for you. You can aso mail them prior to December 2, 2026 to T&E Care Holiday Drive, PO Box 2111, Southeastern, PA 19399
- Please include a completed Donor Form with your drop-off – click here for the Donor Form
- Any questions, PLEASE contact us at holidays@tecare.org
For those who are collecting college bags or cleaning bags – please click the following links for suggested items for 2026: COLLEGE BAGS List or CLEANING BAGS List
Your help to make our holidays bright was very much appreciated. Our kids are going to be so very happy with their gifts, and to have the gift cards to help with some basics and a few gifts really lightens our load. Merry Christmas to all.
I am writing to express my gratitude to you, T&E Care organization, and to all who really made our holiday happen this year!!! My kids received all the gifts that they dreamed of through the year – they are so happy with their new toys and incredible games, and absolutely amazing pajama sets! Although I know that just saying thank you is not enough to express my appreciation, I hope one day I will be able to help people like your organization does!