DONATE GOODS

We can’t accept used items except for gently used books. See the list below for items needed.

Christiansburg Location · 30 W. Main Street

map to the christmas store donation drop off

SEE OUR CALENDAR FOR OPEN DROP OFF DATES AND TIMES

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What do we need?

NEW GOODS

CLOTHING

Winter Clothing - hats, gloves, mittens, coats, Socks, undies, t-shirts, bras

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Coloring books
crossword puzzles
board games

ALL SIZES NEEDED

Newborn to adult (0-7X)

TOYS for ages 0-10 year olds

Bluey
Crayola Washable Magic Markers
Single Barbie dolls
Trucks
Small Lego sets
Last year's list included (no need for Cocomelon)
Bicycle helmets for children
Batteries for toys that require them

GIFTS FOR TEENS

Any and all kinds of gifts for ages 11-18

CONSUMABLE GOODS

Soap, lotion, toothbrush/paste, toilet paper, razors/shaving cream, shampoo/conditioner, tissues

FOOD IS ESPECIALLY NEEDED

CANNED fruit, meat, pasta, and vegetables, special diet items (low salt, low sugar)
Peanut Butter
Box mix meals or pasta
Mac & Cheese

Items we will not be able to receive

used stuffed animals, tools, stationery, candles, strollers, car seats

In selecting your items for the Christmas Store, please be aware that we cannot accept summer clothing and shoes, no household items, especially furniture and appliances.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by changes to our donation policies.

Monetary Contributions

Your donations are greatly appreciated. Please find our online donation form here…

The Montgomery County Christmas Store is a 501 (c)(3) charity organization registered with the Federal and State Governments. All donations are tax deductible. Receipts (for IRS purposes) related to goods donated are available at donation sites.

or mail in your monetary contributions

Montgomery County Christmas Store ·

P.O. Box 6154, Christiansburg, VA 24068

Other methods of giving:

Gifts in Honor or Memory

Volunteer | CVC Campaign for State Employees

BOOKS

If you have new or very gently used books to donate, please contact Beth at bwaggens@icloud.com to arrange for either a meet-up at the Montgomery County Christmas Store OR for a potential pick up.

There is also a red donation bin located outside the MCCS, near the loading dock, for your drop-offs.

If you are part of an organization/group that would like to organize a book drive, please contact Beth (bwaggens@icloud.com) for ideas on targeting specific kinds of books that are especially needed.

We in the Books Area are so grateful for your donations. Last year you helped us to increase the number and types of books we could offer families. The heartwarming community outreach is very much appreciated!

BOOK DONATION UPDATES FOR THE 2025 STORE SEASON

The Books Area is a mini-bookstore, where shoppers can select from thousands of donated new and gently used books of all types. We offer books that weave words into stories for every taste and reading level, ones that open minds to new ideas and recipes and hobbies, ones with visuals that challenge the imagination and engage creativity, ones that open opportunities for learning and expanding ideas for children and adults. We accept new and very gently used books in very good condition, since they will be Christmas presents.

GREATEST BOOK NEEDS

Children: board and read-aloud books; beginning readers, chapter books; activity books (coloring, seek and find, dot-to-dot, word search, puzzles, alphabet books, drawing/art/craft books, gameplay books, etc.
Pre-teen and young adult: anime and graphic novels, fiction, non- fiction focusing on personal growth.
Adult fiction: all types, but especially science fiction/fantasy, and horror; Christian fiction; Amish romance; True Crime
Adult non-fiction: true crime; biographies; history; sports; health and personal growth; parenting; cookbooks; crafts/sewing; carpentry/DIY; outdoor activities (hunting, camping, fishing) Large Print Bibles
Spanish/bilingual books: adult and children's fiction and nonfiction
Neurodivergent/special needs books: child-focused and also parenting
Christmas books: for adults and children of all ages

NEW 2025 DONATION NEEDS

In Books, we go through hundreds of bags during shopping week, and we’ve discovered that two types work the best. If you have these, we’d be glad to take them as donations!

These include cloth/canvas/thick shopping bags with handles, and the heavy white Kroger bags used for pickup orders.

FINAL THOUGHTS ABOUT DONATIONS

Used books should not have names written on the outside covers or inside, nor should they be stamped “withdrawn from XXX library”. Please remember that the books are given to our shoppers are Christmas presents, so we want them to be as clean and gently used as can be!

HOW TO DONATE

Drop your books off at the red donation box on 1st St., Christiansburg at the rear of the MCCS.

If you have larger amounts (several bags or boxes of books), please get in touch with Beth at bwaggens@icloud.com to arrange for a meet-up at the MCCS or a potential pick-up.

We do not accept

Magazines, Reader’s Digests, Textbooks, or Newspapers

Fundraising

All donations are appreciated. The Montgomery County Christmas Store is a 501 (c)(3) charity organization registered with the Federal and State Governments. All donations are tax deductible.

We are grateful for your interest in providing a community outreach drive for the Montgomery County Christmas Store and in an effort to provide assistance, we’ll need the following Donation Drive Approval Application form submitted.

Prior to starting a Donation Drive of Goods or Monetary Gifts for the Christmas Store, permission must be granted by a Montgomery County Christmas Store Board member.

Approval will ensure accuracy in representing the relationship between the (proposed) requested drive, and the mission of the Montgomery County Christmas Store. See our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions here…)

Thank you for taking part in making others smile during the holidays

Name

First Name

Last Name

Address

Phone

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Business/Organization

Drive Beginning Date

YYYY

Drive Ending Date

YYYY

Drive Location

Items to be collected

Delivery Date

on or prior to 11/30

Additional Notes