A special part of the year begins when the Santa Tree (formerly the Giving Tree,) goes up inside Island Market. This year the tree went up on Nov. 14!

Those festive tags adorning the branches offer everyone the chance to fulfill the seasonal hopes of local kids. Choose one or more tags to make a wish come true for youngsters from newborns to 18-year-olds. Be sure to sign the nearby registry so that organizers will know that every child’s tag has been chosen. Please bring wrapped gifts to Cons Pit Stop, along with the numbered stickers provided by December 8th.

Family needs extend beyond presents. Financial donations can be made at our registers for food or gift cards which are especially helpful!

Children with letters to Santa can post them in the decorated Santa’s mailbox located inside Island Market near the Santa Tree. Each child will receive a personalized letter from Santa if the letters are dropped in the box before Dec. 22. Please include the child’s name, return address and a phone number.

The Santa Tree had its beginning 26 years ago! We thank you for your continued support, and love for our island children! If you should have any questions, please contact Judy Lindgren, or Dawn Parnell.