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Winter Wishes Holiday Gifts

Winter Wishes Holiday Gifts matches donors with families in need to help provide holiday gifts for their children.

Winter Wishes Holiday Gift Program

Do you need help with holiday gifts for your children?

The Winter Wishes Holiday Gift Program helps make the holidays brighter for local families by providing children in Grade 12 and under with new clothing, toys, games, and other holiday gifts.

This community-supported program is available to eligible families living in Beverly, Manchester, Hamilton, Wenham, and Essex.

Winter Wishes 2026

Registration for the 2026 Winter Wishes Holiday Gift Program will open in September 2026.

Please check back for registration dates, eligibility requirements, and application information as the program approaches.

If you are looking for holiday assistance before registration opens, we encourage you to explore other local holiday programs and community resources that may be available.

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Client Frequently Asked Questions

Can I participate in the program and receive gifts for my children?
Families who live in Beverly, Manchester, Essex, Hamilton and Wenham who demonstrate financial need are eligible for this program.
When can I sign up?

Registration for the 2026 program will begin in September. Check back for registration dates. Space is limited. Registration will close when all spots are full.

Am I guaranteed to received assistance?
Unfortunately, the program is limited.
What types of gifts can I expect to receive?
We ask that program participants fill out a wishlist helping to identify their child’s sizes and wishes. Toys, games, and clothes are typically received. A child’s wish item is not a guarantee.
Is there an age restriction for children to participate?
Yes, children over the age of 18 are not eligible for the program.
Will the gifts come wrapped?
No. Gifts are given to clients unwrapped with a supply of wrapping paper.
Will I receive gift receipts?

Gift receipts are not guaranteed, and unfortunately, we cannot facilitate returns or wrong sizes.

When will I receive my gifts?
Clients will receive an email, text or phone call when their gifts are ready for pickup.