Our 18th annual partnership with the Cambridge Police Department to collect gifts for Cambridge seniors launches soon!
As you begin your holiday shopping or if you’re preparing in advance of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and/or Cyber Monday, the Cambridge Police Department wants to encourage residents and businesses to once again consider supporting the “Secret Santa for Seniors” gift drive. Now in its 18th year, the gift drive brings gifts and joy to seniors who may not have any remaining family members or loved ones nearby during the holiday season.
This program relies solely on generous donations from Cambridge businesses, residents, community members, and CPD employees, and MIT is always one of the biggest donors! Gift bags are organized and distributed to seniors throughout the city on the days leading up to Christmas to remind them that they are not forgotten.
The following suggested items – unwrapped – would be greatly appreciated:
- Food – non-perishable (e.g. chocolate, tea, jams, crackers, hard candy, pudding cups, soup and other canned goods)
- Gift cards
- Winter hats and gloves
- Sweatshirts
- Washcloths
- Socks
- Slippers
- Bathrobes
- Pajamas
- Cough drops and skin therapy lotion
- Chap Stick
- Local sport team items
- Puzzle books