In the month of December, the Center of Hope closes it regular services to prepare for our Season of Hope Outreaches. Our outreaches give over 1,200 food boxes and 2,500 toys to those in the community struggling this holiday season.
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Below are links to several ways you can get involved in bringing hope to our neighbors in need this Christmas season.
SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
There are a number of ways you, your family or small group can connect with us this holiday season
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Food Box Preparations
December 2 - 4, 2025
Daytime and evening opportunities for individuals and groups of 8-12 people. This is a family friendly event.
Adults and children 12 and older with parents are welcome.
Join us to pack some of the 1,200 food boxes we will be distributing on Season of Hope Outreach Days. We need people to assemble boxes, pack boxes, stock the food line and more!
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Contact us at priscilla@victorycoh.org to volunteer!
Food Box Distributions
December 17 - 18, 2025
Volunteer shifts 9:30am-3:30pm
Adults and children 12 and older with parents are welcome.
Bringing Hope and Holiday Cheer to our Neighbors in Need
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We will have opportunities for registration, hospitality, food line, toy shoppers and more! We will have positions both inside and outside….so hopefully we can find something for everyone!
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Contact us at priscilla@victorycoh.org to volunteer!
Home Delivery Program
Saturday, December 6, 2025
9am-12pm
Family Friendly Event (children of all ages welcome)
Small groups of volunteers will be going out to deliver food boxes to senior, shut-in and disabled neighbors within the community. In addition to dropping off the food box, volunteers will have the opportunity to spend some time in fellowship and prayer with the individuals receiving boxes.
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Contact us at priscilla@victorycoh.org to volunteer!
TOYS FOR JOY
During the Christmas season, Victory Ministries gives away over 2,500 new toys to children in need every year. With the help of local businesses, many local churches and families across Central Ohio, Victory puts a smile on hundreds of parent’s and children’s faces through generous toy donations.
For more information on how you can donate toys, please reach out to beth@victorycoh.org
shop and ship
Shop our Amazon Wish List and have items shipped directly to the Center of Hope
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shop and drop
Shop your favorite retailer and drop-off unwrapped toys to one of our partner locations.
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Click here for our Shopping Flyer
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We shop for you
Make a donation online or by check and our team will shop for you!
Be sure to mark the comment or memo section of your donation with
Toys for Joy.
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FOOD DONATIONS
Over 1,200 food boxes are distributed each December to our neighbors in need. However, to ensure we have adequate supplies of food to fill these boxes, we need your help! Please consider hosting a food drive or donating items from the list below to help with the preparation of these food boxes.
Standard sizes please.
Tuna (5 oz)
Grape Jelly (32 oz)
Chicken Noodle Soup (10.75 or 19 oz)
Salad Dressing (16 oz)
Donations can be dropped off at the Center of Hope (3964 E. Main Street, Whitehall, OH 43213) Monday-Friday between 10am-4pm. To schedule donation drop offs outside these hours, contact beth@victorycoh.org