untrim-a-tree Senior Basket Program
November 21 - December 6
Town Hall - 314 Mill Street, Occoquan, VA
This season, we’re proud to partner with Volunteer Prince William to bring joy to seniors in our community through the Senior Basket Program. From November 21 to December 6, the community is invited to donate items to fill festive baskets for local seniors.
Items can be delivered to Town Hall on Nov. 23-24, and Nov. 30-Dec. 4 between 9:00am and 4:00pm.
You can also drop off your contributions and help load the “sleigh” when you arrive at the shuttle stop for Tree Lighting (Nov. 21) or the Holiday Artisan Market (Dec. 5-6).
Two ways to participate:
Donate Individual Items
Everything little bit helps! Donate individual items from the list below and Town staff will put together curated baskets.
Make a Basket
Feeling extra generous? Feel free to donate a full basket, tote, or oversized gift bag full of items.
Items requested:
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Critical Need – face masks, hand sanitizer, antibacterial soap
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Lap throws/blankets
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Socks and slippers
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Hats, gloves, scarves
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Snack crackers or snack bars/protein bars (no nuts)
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Cards/card games
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Small notepads, pens, pencils
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Game books: crossword puzzles, word find, sudoku
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Hard candy such as peppermints or Werther’s
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Small size lotions, hand creams, and shampoos/conditioners
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CDs or DVDs of music/movies from the 30’s, 40’s or 50’s. Musicals are always a big hit!
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Holiday films such as White Christmas are also popular!
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Unbreakable holiday decorations such as statues, wreaths or Christmas tree decorations can help cheer up a home!
Please do NOT donate:
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Sticky candies such as caramels
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Anything with nuts
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Candles
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Snow globes
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Anything glass or breakable
Where to Drop Off:
1) Occoquan Town Hall
314 Mill Street, Occoquan, VA
(Nov. 21 - Dec. 6)
Items may be delivered to Town Hall on weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM. NOTE: Town Hall is closed for Thanksgiving weekend on Nov. 25-27.
2) Annual Tree Lighting
Shuttle Stop: Mamie Davis Park, 200 Washington Street, Occoquan, VA (Sat, Nov. 21)
You can drop off your contributions and help "load the sleigh" when you exit the shuttle at Mamie Davis Park for the Annual Tree Lighting on Saturday, Nov. 21.
3) Holiday Artisan Market
Shuttle Stop: Corner of Commerce & Washington Streets, Occoquan, VA (Dec. 5-6)
You can drop off your contributions and help "load the sleigh" when you exit the shuttle for the Holiday Artisan Market.
Prefer to help virtually?
We know the holiday season can be busy! If you'd like to help but can't physically get items to Occoquan, please consider making a financial contribution to the Untrim-A-Tree program through Volunteer Prince William!
