Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child - Due Nov. 16

Gift-filled shoeboxes bring joy, hope, and the Good News of Jesus to the children around the world! Pick up your Operation Christmas Child Box, fill the box with small toys, a note of love, school supplies and/or hygiene items, and return the unwrapped box and a $10.00 check for the shipping (checks payable to Samaritan’s Purse) to Concordia by Sunday, Nov. 16. (Please note: Late boxes cannot be accepted due to shipping deadlines.)

Salvation Army Angel Tree - Due Dec. 7

The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program provides new clothing and toys for children of families in need through the support of people like you. Each Angel Tree tag has the first name, age, and gender of a child in need of gifts. This program provides Christmas gifts for eligible families of children aged newborn to 13 years of age. Purchase gifts and return them to Concordia unwrapped in the provided bag. We’ll take care of delivery.

ThriveWell Cancer Foundation - Due Dec. 7

During Christmas, providing comfort items to individuals undergoing cancer treatment is a heartfelt way to share Christ’s love and bring them hope. These thoughtful gifts, such as warm blankets, comforting notes, lip balm, magazines, socks, crossword puzzles/activity books/adult coloring books, chemo port pillow (Amazon), hard candy, or spiritual books, remind them that they are not alone and that God's love surrounds them. It’s an opportunity to show compassion and care - offering both physical comfort and emotional encouragement while shining His light along their difficult journey. To make a monetary donation online, please click here.

Vault Fostering Community - Due Dec. 7

Vault Fostering Community supports and equips local foster and kinship families with essential items for the children placed in their care. Their Stock a Shelf Donation Drive ensures every child has not just gifts under the tree, but the essentials that make daily life possible. This Christmas, Concordia has committed to stocking Vault’s shelves with new baby blankets and new twin-sized sheets and blankets. Consider making a foster child's holiday truly special by donating these simple gifts to provide warmth, comfort, and a sense of love to children who need it most during a difficult time. To make a monetary donation online, please click here.

Faith Comes By Hearing/Military BibleSticks - Due Dec. 7

More than 180,000 men and women enter and leave military service every year, many of them unchurched. Military Bible Sticks provide the comforting truth of God’s audible Word and can be used undetected in the field. Each monetary donation of $25.00 will provide one Bible Stick to a military member. To make a monetary donation online, please click here.

Unhoused Communities - Due Dec. 7

Supporting the unhoused population is essential to fostering a compassionate and caring community. Providing essential items such as new underwear, socks, gloves, hats, winter-appropriate shoes and boots, sweatshirts, pants, and jackets can significantly improve their daily comfort and safety. These items help protect against harsh weather conditions and offer a sense of dignity and hope. To make a monetary donation online, please click here.

Mission Road Ministries - Due Dec. 7

Mission Road Ministries serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities each day with residential, day activity services, and vocational programs. You can support adults with disabilities by buying items such as socks, under clothing, Play-Doh, coloring books/crayons, shoes, sweaters, arts/crafts, puzzles (wood pieces with handles), Legos (12 yrs. and under), makeup, nail polish, sweatshirts, and Marvel/Harry Potter items. These gifts can provide dignity, encouragement, and practical assistance, demonstrating that every individual is valued and cherished by God. To make a monetary donation online, please click here.

Prison Fellowship - Due Dec. 7

A monetary gift to Prison Fellowship will help incarcerated parents provide Christmas gifts for their children this year. What starts as just a gift leads to kids connecting with their incarcerated parents, families finding new strength, and the Gospel changing hearts. You can help bring true joy to local children and their families through monetary donations that help these children feel loved and cared for during the holidays. Any amount donated to support these children is a powerful way to share Christ’s light and hope, making the holiday truly meaningful. To make a monetary donation online, please click here.

Texas Diaper Bank - Due Dec. 7

This holiday season, your donations can make a meaningful difference for families in need through the Texas Diaper Bank. By purchasing diapers of all sizes, wipes, adult diapers, and incontinence supplies, you're helping those who cannot afford these basic necessities. Your generosity ensures that families can maintain their dignity, health, and well-being during challenging times. Join us in spreading kindness and creating a brighter future for families in our community. To make a monetary donation online, please click here.

Aid for Palestine - Due Dec. 7

Sending money to support families struggling to feed their families in Gaza and Bethlehem is a vital way to provide urgent relief to those affected by the ongoing two-year war. Many people in these two areas are unable to work and earn a living, leaving them struggling to afford necessities such as food, clean water, and health care. Financial donations help supply essential resources and ensure that vulnerable families receive the nourishment they need to survive. Contributing to these efforts not only alleviates immediate suffering but also offers hope for rebuilding and community stability. Your generosity can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those enduring hardship due to the prolonged war. Donations will be distributed to vetted families in need by Lutheran Pastor Mitri Raheb, who lives in Bethlehem and is the retired pastor of Christmas Lutheran Church. To make a monetary donation online, please click here.

San Antonio Food Bank Drive - Dec. 7

The San Antonio Food Bank actively fights hunger and feeds hope in San Antonio and Southwest Texas. Founded in 1980, the San Antonio Food Bank serves one of the largest service areas in Southwest Texas. Our focus is for clients to have food for today but also to have the resources to be self-sufficient in the future. Basic food items can be a wonderful and often much-needed gift at Christmas. On Sunday, December 7, Concordia will host our annual Christmas Food Drive to support the San Antonio Food Bank in their effort to make this season more special for families in need. To make a monetary donation online, please click here.

WE CANNOT ACCEPT: Glass containers, homemade goods, rusty or unlabeled cans, alcoholic beverages, mixes or sodas, opened or used items, baby food in jars, over-the-counter or prescription drugs, food after or very close to the expiration date.