What?
Christmas gifts for children in our city
Hoboken Christmas Exchange
Hoboken Grace
Christmas Exchange
Hoboken Grace
Christmas Exchange
We want everyone in our city to experience the JOY of Christmas!
Get involved by applying for, donating to, or volunteering at this year’s event.
When?
December 13, 2025
Where?
409 14th St, Hoboken, NJ
Get involved
become a part of the exchange
Submit a wishlist
If you’re living in Hoboken or the surrounding area and need extra support this holiday season, you can apply to be a gift recipient.
Purchase Gifts
If you’d like to be assigned a child (or several!) to shop for this holiday season, submit the form below.
We’ll email you a Wish List for each child & you’ll drop off wrapped presents the week of December 7th!
Volunteer with us
It takes a lot of helping hands to receive and hand out gifts for over 1,000 children in our community.
Sign up to volunteer at one of the event timeslots!
2024 Recap
experience last year's Christmas Exchange
frequently asked questions
Is there an age limit to receive a gift?
Children must be 17 years or younger to receive gifts.
Do I get to choose my family?
No. We do our best to anonymize everyone’s information out of respect for everyone involved.
Can I sign up as a donor or volunteer even if I don't live in Hoboken?
Yes. The event is open to anyone who wishes to help us spread JOY this holiday season.
What should I do if I can't drop off my gifts?
We encourage people to coordinate with family or friends to drop off on your behalf.
What community partners benefit from the event?
We work in partnership with community-based organizations to identify families in need. This includes, but is not limited to, the Hoboken Housing Authority, the Hoboken Police Department, the Hoboken Public Schools, HOPES Cap, and Community Lifestyle. If you are an organization that would like to refer families, please email us at christmas@hobokengrace.com.
Can I participate in planning the event?
Yes! We would love to have you join us in the planning process. Email us at christmas@hobokengrace.com.
experience home at hoboken grace!
Join us every Saturday and Sunday, in person or online. In-person services are at 409 14th Street, Hoboken, NJ and online services can be found at live.hobokengrace.com!
Service Times:
Saturday | In Person Only
- 5:00 pm
Sunday | In Person & Online
8:30 am
10:00 am
11:30 am
Grace Kids available at all services