Share Julia’s Light

Our annual Toy and Item Drive, to benefit the children and families at St. Rocco Parish in Avondale, PA and the Delaware Department of Education Migrant Education Program, in honor of Julia’s birthday on December 4th is a special and important project.

Julia’s Light 5th Annual Toy and Item Drive

 There are three ways to donate: 

 Electronically: www.juliaslightfoundation.org

 By Mail: P.O. Box 9149 Newark, DE 19714 (gift cards and checks only)

 In Person: Drop off or have toys/clothes delivered to the following addresses: 

·         13 N. Chapel Street, Newark, DE 19711 (Mi Ranchito Mexican Store) 

·         9016 Gap Newport Pike, Avondale, PA  19311 (St. Rocco Business Office -- please put a note on the donations that it is for Julia’s Light Donation Drive, attn Maria and Jazmin)

We are collecting the following items:

·        Christmas presents — new toys, stuffed animals, books, games, puzzles, and crafts for children
         (infants through teenagers).  Please do not wrap the gifts. 

·         Suggestions for toys include:

             Legos, superheroes, Matchbox/Hot Wheels cars, soccer balls, basketballs, volleyballs, Barbies, Trolls,

             baby dolls, art and crafts kits, playdough and slime kits, Cocomelon toys, learning games/toys

·        Gift cards to Walmart, Giant Foods, Acme, CVS  

·        Boxes of diapers, pull-ups, and baby wipes 

·        First aid kits, Children’s Tylenol/Motrin, and thermometers 

·        Toiletries 

·        Clothes — new or lightly used clothing for all age groups and sizes from infant through adult 

*The St. Rocco’s social service coordinator prefers that we collect gift cards or tangible donations instead of checks or cash, as it is easier to distribute to the families. However, if you prefer a cash donation, please visit our website to give. www.juliaslightfoundation.org (we will designate it for gift cards and new clothing for the children.) Thank you! 

St. Rocco Parish is a Hispanic church that cares for migrant workers and immigrant families when they arrive in the United States, many with only the clothing on their backs, supporting them with an array of resources. It is the first national parish designated by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for Hispanics and is a cornerstone of aid in the community. http://www.stroccochurch.org/