Operation Christmas Stocking

In 2022, we were able to assist five area food-insecure families while cafeterias were closed.

In 2023, we aimed for 10 and were able to assist 14.

This year, we are setting a goal of assisting the families of 20 students! If you would like to sponsor a family, please email overflowcafenc@gmail.com

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The following local businesses are hosting collection boxes for the food and hygiene boxes related to this project:

Richlands:

Rize nutrition, 109 Sylvester St

Richlands Cajun Market, 904 Wood Drive

Jacksonville:

Crush nutrition, 571 Yopp Road

Lejeune Motorsports, 955 Lejeune Blvd

Onslow Fitness, 1140 Henderson Drive

Beulaville:

Thrive nutrition, 126 E Park Drive

The Two Hens, 504 West Main Street

We are so thankful for these amazing businesses hosting these boxes.

 

FAMILY ONE:

Family one was referred to us by Richlands Elementary School.

This family consists of an 8-year-old boy, 5-year-old girl and 4-year-old girl, and their two adults.

Their favorite cereals are Lucky Charms, Fruit Loops, Cheerios and Cinnamon Toast Crunch while their preferred snacks are Takis, Pringles, Cheez Its, fruit gummies, gold fish and lunchables.

The young man’s wish list included Pokemon, Ninja Samuri, Roblox, science stuff, soccer, basketball and sensory fidgets.

The five-year-old girl is wishing for Hello Kitty, Squish Mellows, Powerpuff Girls, LOL dolls as well as tumbling and dance items.

The four-year-old is also interested in Hello Kitty, Squish Mellows, Powerpuff girls, dancing and music, but also enjoys coloring, art, and playing dress up in a size 5T.

If items are donated to area collection boxes, please label items for this family with ONE.

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FAMILY TWO

Family two was referred to us by Chinquapin Elementary School and consists of four children and four adults.

The 12-year-old girl likes clothes and make-up while the 6-year-old boy likes dinosaurs. The 3-year-old girl likes dolls while the 2-year-old boy likes trucks.

Their favorite cereal is Fruity Pebbles and they enjoy Little Debbie snacks.

The family could also use diapers in 3T and 2T.

If items are donated to area collection boxes, please label items for this family with TWO.

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FAMILY THREE

Family three was referred to us by Heritage Elementary School and consists of one child and one adult.

The 5-year-old boy’s Christmas wishlist includes Lanky Box cartoon, Sonic cartoon, Play Doh, Dinosaurs, Small Toys, Painting, Arts/Crafts sets, He also likes to sing and games that are a mystery. He cannot have stuffed animals due to asthma.

This boy cannot have red dye but likes Fruit Loops, after he picks out the red ones, and Frosted Flakes. He also like Teddy Grahams, Mini Oreos, Popcorn, Cheetos and Doritos.

If items are donated to area collection boxes, please label items for this family with THREE.

 

FAMILY FOUR

Family four was referred to us by Chinquapin Elementary School.

This family consists of a 6-year-old girl, 12-year-old boy, two toddlers and one adult. Their preferred cereal is cinnamon toast crunch and they enjoy any snacks.

The 12-year-old boy is interested in football and baseball. More details are coming in regards to his siblings.

If items are donated to area collection boxes, please label items for this family with FOUR.

 

FAMILY FIVE

Family five was referred to us by Richlands High School.

This family consists of a 15-year-old girl and two adults.

They are thankful for any food items and gifts. The teenager would like a Fitbit to be able to count her steps.

If items are donated to area collection boxes, please label items for this family with FIVE.

 

FAMILY SIX

Family six was referred to us by Richlands High School.

This family consists of an 18-year-old boy and two adults.

They are thankful for any food items and gifts.

If items are donated to area collection boxes, please label items for this family with SIX.

 

FAMILY SEVEN

Family seven was referred to us by Heritage Elementary School.

This family consists of a 10-year-old boy, a 12-year-old boy and their adult.

The boys like Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Lucky Charms cereal. When they choose their snacks, they like Jello cups, Pudding cups, Doritos, Takis and Oreos.

The 10-year-old boy is wishing for Dinosaurs while his older brother likes to draw. Both boys are interested in Legos, Five Nights at Freddys, Drawing, Soccer and Football.

If items are donated to area collection boxes, please label items for this family with SEVEN.

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FAMILY EIGHT

Family eight was referred to us by Trexler Middle School.

This family consists of a 10-year-old boy and 13-year-old girl, and two adults.

These children like Life and Honey Nut Cheerios cereals. When they choose their snacks, they like Honey Buns, Honey BBQ Fritos, Mini lemon bundt cakes, Kettle chips, Cheetos, Beef Jerky, nuts. 

The boy’s Christmas wish list includes Roblox and soccer items while the girl likes Gilmore Girls, Hello Kitty and horror movies.

“They have gone through A LOT of life changes recently and do not have any bedroom items,” their adult wrote.

While they are currently residing in a borrowed camper, the family hopes to secure housing in the near future.

If items are donated to area collection boxes, please label items for this family with EIGHT.

 

FAMILY NINE - Sponsored

Family nine was referred to us by Trexler Middle School.

This family consists of a 12-year-old boy and their adult.

Their preferred cereal is Cinnamon toast crunch and Lucky Charms while they like to snack on Cinnamon Apple Sauce and Jello.

The young man likes baseball, riding bikes and scooters.

“When we moved to NC in July we lost everything but our clothes. Only furniture we have is a kitchen table and chairs and a mattress for my son. The only kitchen appliances we have are the main appliances that came with the apartment, a toaster and a coffee pot. My son lost his bike and over half of his baseball equipment,” mom wrote.

If items are donated to area collection boxes, please label items for this family with NINE.

 

FAMILY TEN - Sponsored

Family 10 was referred to us by Clear View Elementary.

This family consists of an 11-year-old boy and their father.

The young man’s favorite cereal is Cinnamon Toast Crunch while he likes to snack on popcorn, cool ranch doritos or hot cheetos.

He enjoys playing Fortnite on his XBox One S.

The holiday season is difficult for this family as they mourn a brother and son who passed away days after his December birthday.

If items are donated to area collection boxes, please label items for this family with TEN.

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FAMILY ELEVEN

Family 11 was referred to us by Clear View Elementary.

This family consists of a 9-year-old girl, her two teenage sisters and two adults.

Their favorite cereals are Golden Grahams and Raisin Bran while gummies, fruit cups, apple sauce and yogurt are their favorite snacks.

The 9-year-old loves to draw and color, is very artistic and enjoys doing make up. The 15-year-old sister is also an artist, while the newly 18-year-old sister likes to play games with her sisters, whether its cards or board games.

If items are donated to area collection boxes, please label items for this family with ELEVEN.

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FAMILY TWELVE

Family 12 was referred to us by Trexler Middle School.

This family consists of a 13-year-old boy and two adults.

His favorite cereals are Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cereal and Fruity Pebbles. He also enjoys snacking on gummies, Triscuits with block cheese, and graham crackers with milk. While we do not have space to store cold items, gift cards can be included to provide them.

This young man loves to read anime graphic novels and watch anime. He also loves to draw. He has a bike to ride but could use new seat. He is also interested in tornados and reading. 

If items are donated to area collection boxes, please label items for this family with TWELVE.

 

FAMILY 13

Family 13 was referred to us by Clear View Elementary.

This family consists of one 11-year-old boy, a 16-year-old girl and three adults.

Their favorite cereals are S’mores and Waffles while they like to snack on Salt n vinegar chips, Pizza flavored pringles, Honey mustard pringles, anything spicy, anything sweet.

The older sister likes to paint, draw and do her nails while he loves to play soccer and be outdoors.

“He just lost his dad, he was a veteran. He has two other siblings in the home. He was also a police officer in Richlands before passing. Ayden needs something that will bring him joy. Thankful for anything that I can get,” his adult wrote.

If items are donated to area collection boxes, please label items for this family with THIRTEEN.

 

FAMILY 14

Family 14 was referred to us by Richlands High School.

This family consists of 4 students (12, 13, 16 and 19) and 3 adults.

This family is thankful for any food assistance received and asks for “anything girlie” for the siblings, such as nail polish, make up or perfume.

If items are donated to area collection boxes, please label items for this family with FOURTEEN.

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