As a teacher can is there a lesson plan I download that will help me implement Stockings for Kids in my classroom? Yes. Click here to download the Stockings for Kids lesson plan.

Can my presents be wrapped?  Unfortunately not. Due to The Salvation Army safety regulations all toy and clothing donations must be unwrapped.

Do I have to label my new unwrapped toy?  Only if you wish. Since the toy is unwrapped, a Salvation Army official will be able to easily identify what sex/age child should receive your donated toy.

Can I write a holiday greeting to go with my new unwrapped toy?  Of course you can and we encourage you to do so!  Part of giving to Stockings for Kids is realizing that you are truly helping a child to have a happy holiday season.  Nothing says happy holidays more than a note filled with warm wishes and a present bought with love!  Just make sure to securely tape or tie your card or message to you present.

Do I have to put a topper on my stocking?  Yes. The information provided on the topper (intended age and sex of the recipient) is crucial to The Salvation Army.  With thousands of stocking to distribute this information aids them making sure a 6 year old boy (for example) does not receive a teething rattle and a sleeper.

How much or little should I put in my stocking?  Each filled stocking is valued at approximately $15.00 to $20.00.  Use this range as your guide. However you are not obligated to provide gifts within this range.  You can be as generous or as thrifty as you want or need to be.  The children of Philadelphia and surrounding areas appreciate each and every contribution you make!

What if my gift won’t fit in a stocking?  Large and odd shaped toy donations are welcomed.  If you wish you can still enclose a holiday greeting on your gift.  Just make sure to securely tape or tie your card or message to your present.

Do you accept used toys or clothing?  No.  All gift donations should be new.  If you wish to donate used toys or clothing, please contact your local Salvation Army about a direct donation.

What if I want to donate a bike or very large toy?  All toy donations are welcomed. Please let your drop-off location know when you are bringing in a large shipment of filled stockings or an especially large gift donation.

Can my stockings be picked up from my school or business?  No. Due to the sheer volume of donations and the timeliness of the program all donations must be delivered to the official drop-off location nearest you. (we have over 49, throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware). If your organization finds itself particularly challenged, please call the Stockings for Kids hotline.

How important is the final stocking drop-off deadline date of 12/22/08?  This is very important.  We cannot guarantee that stockings dropped-off after this date will make it into the hands of the children of the Delaware Valley on Christmas morning. However, if for some reason you drop stockings off after this date, they will be distributed to kids between Christmas and New Years.

What if I don’t have time to shop for gifts, but I still want to contribute?  Please feel free to make a donation online.  You can do so by clicking here. You can use your credit card to give as much or as little as you can afford.

How important is the school prize incentive? Keeping track of how many stockings are filled is crucial to the success of our program! Every gift counts so whether you donate 1 or 100 toys/stockings please email and let us know!

How are the stockings/toys distributed?

Stockings for Kids Distribution Statement

All stockings/toys collected through the Stockings for Kids program are delivered to and distributed by The Salvation Army.

Individual recipients are selected through a standard Salvation Army application screening process and stockings/toys are distributed without discrimination – including, but not limited to, race and religion – and in line with The Salvation Army’s global mission.