What does it mean to adopt a family or an individual?

If you would like to give multiple gifts, you may want to consider adopting a family or more than one individual. Families can include multiple children and maybe even a parent or two. Families have all been screened prior to matching with an adoptee to ensure validity of their claims.

If you’d like to buy a gift for a single child, you may select “child” upon submission and you’ll be matched with a child in need and his/her wish list.

What happens after I sign up to adopt a family or individual?

You’ll receive an email shortly after with the gender(s) and wish lists of the individual(s) you’ve adopted. Once you do, you’ll be able to shop for their gifts!

What should my budget be?

We are stating a limit of around $50 per individual.

If I adopt a family, do I have to buy gifts for everyone on the list?

You will be sent wish lists for the number of family members that you signed up for. You do not need to buy everything that is on each list but we ask that you purchase something for each person you have been given a wish list for. We understand situations may arise. Please contact christmas@hobokengrace.com or call (201) 985-4415 should you be unable to fulfill any of the wish lists that you are given.

Is it only for children? 

The goal of the Hoboken Christmas Exchange is to make sure no child goes without a gift on Christmas. We also know parents are likely to spend their last dollar on gifts for their children and so we also collect their wish lists. Lastly, we include the elderly to brighten their Christmas as well.

Should I include a Gift Receipt? 

If I shop online, can I ship my gifts directly to the church or can I drop off the gift prior to the distribution day?

We cannot accept delivered packages. We’re only able to accept the gifts at the designated drop off times.

I’ve signed up to adopt a family or child but am no longer able to purchase a gift.

Please contact christmas@hobokengrace.com or call (201) 985-4415.

Do I have to wrap my gifts?

Please do. Gifts that are already wrapped have a special way of exciting a child. This will ensure the surprise and excitement will be genuine.

I would like to help out with the event.

If you’re available to help out, we need as many “elves” as possible! We need people to help with wrapping, family portraits, card making, gift giving and cookie eating! Email christmas@hobokengrace.com

Children over the age of 12 are welcome to join the elf team.

Who should I contact for media inquiries?

We’d love to get the word out! Email christmas@hobokengrace.com