SPUR has launched its annual Holiday Cheer Drive, collecting, wrapping and delivering holiday gifts for 613 local children — as well as adults experiencing homelessness — in five communities: Marblehead, Swampscott, Salem, Beverly and Lynn.
SPUR has never sought to serve more people in a holiday drive.
How does it work? SPUR partners with school counselors, social workers, food pantry directors and other social service providers to give winter essentials along with a few meaningful gifts to those in need.
Working with each individual recipient, the caseworkers and counselors submit a wish list that includes items the individual wants, items the individual needs, items to wear and something to read. Then, people can sponsor a wish list or donate financially to support the drive.
All items must be new and unwrapped. SPUR suggests the target value of the bundle to be around $100-150.
Monday, Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. is the last day to drop off donated items.
To learn more, visit spurholidaycheer.com.
