Holiday Giving
you can help
the holidays are an important time to create memories
Donations are essential year-round, but your support means even more during the holidays. This season, we’re working to bring joy to nearly 2,500 households, aiming to raise $100 per child to make their Christmas unforgettable. Whether big or small, any donation will make a difference – and with your generosity, you can be part of creating holiday magic.
shop our wishlist
Choose a gift requested by one of the children we serve from our Amazon wish list
volunteer opportunities
Volunteer your time to help December 10th – 12th for sorting, wrapping, unloading, organizing, and so much more!
holiday giving options
Make a financial gift to support the families we serve over the holidays
frequently asked questions
Where should I drop off items & gift cards?
When should I drop off items?
Can I volunteer?
Can I give online?
Yes! All holiday donations can be made here.
Can I drop off used items?
holiday wish list
Please drop-off items at our main campus in Matthews, NC, between December 10th – 12th, call 704.266.6577 with any questions. Families are requesting the following items:
Infants & Toddlers
(0–3 years)
Developmental toys (stacking blocks, shape sorters, musical toys)
Board books & picture books
Plush toys & blankets
Clothing sets (sizes 0–4T)
Diapers, wipes, and toddler essentials
Young Children
(4–7 years)
Educational toys (STEM kits, puzzles, art supplies)
Picture and early-reader books
Dolls, action figures, and imaginative play sets
Building blocks
Cozy pajamas & winter accessories (hats, gloves, socks)
Older Children
(8–12 years)
Legos & advanced building sets
Sports equipment (basketballs, soccer balls, jump ropes)
Board games & card games
Chapter books & graphic novels
Art kits, journals, and craft supplies
Headphones, small electronics, or MP3 players
Teens
(13–17 years)
Legos & collectible building sets
Personal care items (cologne/perfume, bath sets, hair care)
Fashion accessories (hats, jewelry, wallets, bags)
Tech accessories (earbuds, phone cases, portable chargers, Bluetooth speakers)
Books & journals
Home essentials (blankets.)
Self-care items (skincare, hair care, wellness kits)
While many children look forward to toys and gifts this holiday season, the children we serve at Thompson also need fundamental wishes — warm socks, clean t-shirts, comfortable pants, and a jacket to keep them cozy. Your support helps meet these most basic needs year-round and reminds them they are not forgotten.
gift card drive
This holiday season, help us bring smiles to children across the Carolinas by participating in our Holiday Gift Card Drive! Thompson is proud to serve kids throughout North and South Carolina, and your donation of a gift card—big or small—goes directly toward brightening the holidays for a child who might otherwise go without.
Gift cards will be accepted at our main office in Matthews.
share the spirit: get involved this holiday season
Looking for additional ways to give back this holiday season? There are plenty of other Thompson initiatives that you can participate in.
other ways to give
A few other ways you can help support are through match gifting programs and donor-advised funds (DAFs).
Match gifting programs are initiatives where an employee donates to a qualified nonprofit, and their employer makes a corresponding donation to the same nonprofit. Check with your employer to see if they have any parameters for match gifting programs!
DAFs are charitable investment accounts that allow individuals to make tax-deductible contributions of cash, securities, or other assets to a public charity.
Tax number: 56-0547460