➤ What programs are available?
Christmas Neighbors offers two programs, the Toy Program/Gift Distribution and the Adopt a Family program. The Toy program/Gift Distribution requires that you come to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds on distribution day (at your enrolled time) and allows you to select a $50 gift (for each child you have enrolled in the program), a family blanket, a food box, selections of hats/mittens, gently used household items, wrapping paper and books.
The Adopt a Family program matches you with a sponsoring individual, organization or business that contacts you directly to make arrangements to deliver a gift per enrolled child and a family meal. If there are inadequate sponsors for families choosing this option, you are automatically enrolled in the Toy Program/Gift Distribution.
➤ When is the 2025 distribution day at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds for the Toy Program?
The Distribution Day for 2026 is Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
➤ How do I qualify and how do I enroll in the program?
In order to apply you must be a current resident of Jefferson County, Wisconsin and be able to provide proof of residency by showing a utility bill, apartment lease, bank statement or Wisconsin Drivers License.
You must be the legal guardian of at least one child ages infant to a senior in high school.
You must be an active participant in some type of State or Federal Funded Assistance such as:
NEW this year you will have two different ways to enroll for the Christmas Neighbors Toy Program. You will be able to use a live link to apply and schedule your shopping appointment. Click here to register for Christmas Neighbors Toy Program.
OR you can complete your application by phone by calling (920)674-4499 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. from November 2, 2026 through December 10. 2026. You will be asked to provide your name, address, a contact phone number, and the names of the children you are enrolling as well as their gender and age. If you are enrolling in the Toy Program, you will also be asked to select from available time slots to come to the Fairground on Distribution Day
➤ When does enrollment end?
The last day of enrollment is Thursday, December 10, 2026. You MUST be enrolled for the program in advance. There are no “Walk in” participants accepted on Distribution Day
➤ We are interested in adopting a family or families? How do we enroll as a sponsor for that program?
Starting Monday, November 2, 2026 call (920)674-4499.. We will have a staff of volunteers answering the phones that will enroll you as an adopter. You will be asked to provide your name, address and contact information and whether you are representing an organization. You will be asked if you are interested in adopting one or more families, if there are age limits for the children you wish to adopt and if you wish to restrict your adoptions to a specific community within Jefferson County.
Once that information is received our volunteers will match you with respective families and mail you the information for each family you adopt. You will be asked to contact the families directly to discuss the specifics of what you will be providing and set a date/time for drop-off.
➤ How do I sign up as a volunteer for the event at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds?
On or after November 2, 2026, call (920)674-4499 and talk to a phone volunteer about interest in volunteering at the Fairgrounds. Everyone interested in volunteering at the event must pre-register with our Volunteer Program Coordinator to participate. No “Walk In“ volunteers please.
➤ How do I donate toys and food items for the event?
Food items can be brought to the Fairgrounds Activity Center on Tuesday, December 15, 2026. We have generous corporate donations for canned vegetables and fresh meat. Items generally in short supply include: boxes of cereal, canned meat (tuna/chicken), peanut butter and canned fruit.
Starting November 2nd, Toy items may be dropped off at one of our collection sites. A complete listing of all the donation collection sites can be found in the Donate tab of the Website.
➤ Do you accept used household items and toys?
We will accept used household items in excellent condition. They must be clean and in good working order. Gently used Christmas Decor, toys, books, and sports equipment are also excepted
Christmas Neighbors of Jefferson County, Inc
PO Box 177, Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 674-4499
Para Espanol, llamar (920) 675-8774
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