Volunteer
Every stocking starts with someone who cares
Whether you fill a stocking or volunteer, there is a place for you in our drive.
Fill a stocking
Help for $25 or less
Putting together a stocking is simple, and it means the world to a senior who might otherwise be overlooked at Christmas.
- 1
Buy a stocking at your local dollar store.
- 2
Fill it with unwrapped gifts and goodies for a senior.
- 3
Mark the stocking His, Hers, or Unisex.
- 4
Drop it off at any of our convenient locations.
$25
fills one stocking for a senior
No time to shop? Donate instead and our volunteer Elves will buy and stuff a stocking on your behalf, then deliver it for you.
Donate insteadPlease give new, unwrapped items. Mark each stocking His, Hers, or Unisex.
What to include
Stocking stuffer ideas
Practical comforts and small treats go the furthest. Here are favourites that bring a smile to the seniors we serve.
- Slippers
- Body or hand lotion
- Word search or Sudoku books
- Colouring books
- Crossword puzzles
- Playing cards
- Small picture frame
- Thermal or slipper socks
- Small Christmas decoration
- Ink pens
- Crayons or pencil crayons
- Writing pads
- Magnifying glass
- Nail polish
- Wrapped candy or chocolate
- Snacks (Werther's, toffee)
- Scotch mints
- Packaged cookies
- Winter hats
- Change purse or wallet
- Cosmetic case
- Comb or brush set
- Lip balm
- Deodorant
- Pocket tissues
- Hand sanitizer
- Stress balls
- Small LED flashlight
- Back scratcher
- Reading glasses
Volunteer
Send us a message
Our volunteers are the heart of Stockings of Love. There is a role for everyone, from shopping and sorting to assembling or delivering. Tell us how you would like to help and we will be in touch.
Our campaign runs from November 16th to December 18th. Volunteers usually work in three-hour blocks, for as few or as many days a week as you can spare.
- Shop for and fill stockings
- Sort and assemble at Elf Headquarters
- Deliver flyers and stockings
- Pick up donations at drop-off locations
Drop-off locations
Drop a stocking near you
During the Christmas drive, filled stockings can be dropped at Elf Headquarters, with community locations across the Niagara Region announced closer to the drive.
St. Catharines
Elf Headquarters
New location to be announced
Grimsby
Location to be announced
Confirmed closer to the drive
Lincoln
Location to be announced
Confirmed closer to the drive
Make sure no senior spends Christmas forgotten
For about $25, a filled stocking tells a senior in our community that they are seen, remembered, and loved this holiday season.