Excelsior Springs, Mo. – The holiday season can sometimes be a difficult time of year, but Excelsior Springs has a long tradition of neighbors supporting neighbors. For residents who feel compelled to be involved this year, several organizations are coordinating collection efforts that directly support local families.
This list will be updated as organizations announce more ways to get involved. If you know of more opportunities to share, please use the contact form below!
TOY DRIVES
Three Olives Italian Kitchen & Bakery: Toy Drive
Location: 101 W. Broadway, Excelsior Springs
Dates: December 2–22
Accepting new, unwrapped toys benefiting foster children throughout Clay County. Santa will visit on December 20 from 6–7 p.m. for photos.
Roberts-Robinson Chevrolet & GMC: Meet the Need Toy Collection
Roberts-Robinson is accepting new, unwrapped toys on behalf of Meet the Need’s annual holiday support program. Donations go directly to local families served by the nonprofit.
Excelsior Springs Fire Department: Season of Hope Toy Drive
Location: 201 E. Broadway Ave.
Drop-off Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Final Day for Donations: December 12
ESFD is participating in KSHB 41’s Season of Hope drive for the fourth year. The initiative, sponsored by Chick-fil-A, collects new, unwrapped gifts for children from infancy through age 18. Donations can be placed in the Season of Hope bins inside the station’s front lobby.
FOOD COLLECTION
Mid-Continent Public Library – Excelsior Springs Branch
MCPL has an in-library food shelf found just inside their front doors. Donations of nonperishable items can be dropped off during regular library hours through December 15, and proceeds will be donated to the Good Samaritan Center.
See below for more information on Excelsior Springs’ two largest organizations accepting donations this season.
OTHER SEASONAL ASSISTANCE
Excelsior Springs Giving Trees
- The Excelsior Springs Community Center Lobby
- Walmart of Excelsior Springs – Grocery Side
- United Methodist Church of ES (ALL ORNAMENTS TAKEN!)
Volunteering
The Community Foundation has many seasonal volunteer opportunities to choose from, like the Snow Angels or Meals and a Visit Program. To apply, visit their site here.
TO GIVE OR RECEIVE DIRECT ASSISTANCE
Good Samaritan Center of Excelsior Springs
Address: 108 S Thompson Ave., Excelsior Springs
The Good Samaritan Center is taking in-person sign-ups for holiday assistance and ongoing support services, and accepting donations of toys or food for their drive initiatives. Drop off during normal business hours.
Meet the Need – Excelsior Springs
Phone: 816-630-5221
Meet the Need is registering families for assistance by phone. The organization also receives donations from several local toy and food drives. To drop off a donation, Meet the Need reserves the 2nd Wednesday of every month (Dec. 10) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Christmas donations are welcome at this time.
Submit a Volunteer Opportunity
Do you have a volunteer opportunity to share? Use the form below to submit the details, and we’ll add it to our community-wide list so more neighbors can get involved.
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