dfw winter giveaways

Monday December 25 2023  11AM - 1PM
4301 NE 28th St Fort Worth, TX 76117
On Christmas Day from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM we serve a free luncheon. The day begins with Mr. And Mrs. Santa Clause arriving on a Haltom City Fire Truck. Once in place, they give out free gifts to every child in attendance. We also offer free groceries, clothing and winter coats, hot meals are delivered to shut-ins and the homeless. In 2022, over 900 meals were served and toys given.
Outreach - Christian Center Of Fort Worth (ccofw.org)

Saturday, December 16 · 12 - 4pm
900 N POLK ST #170 DeSoto, TX 75115
COME TO THE DESOTO AREA! THERE WILL BE SO MANY DIFFERENT FOOD TRUCKS & SHOPPING. GUEST WILL HAVE SO MUCH FUN & SOME AMAZING DESSERTS. AMAZING BUSINESS OWNERS TO NETWORK WITH EACH OTHER. THERE WILL BE PICTURES TAKEN WITH SANTA ,SHOPPING, FUN, FREE GIVEAWAYS, FREE RAFFLE TICKET TO EVERY GUEST. THIS EVENT IS FOR YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY, FRIENDS, CO WORKERS, AND ETC... DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT. THIS IS A FREE EVENT & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Dallas: Sat., Dec. 16th! Get Ready!
Start Line Location: Trinity Groves (Continental Bridge Gateway Plaza West near Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge)

Kick-start your holiday festivities and grab the whole family and join us for the in the 2nd Annual ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K'! The Snoopy Kids Dash kicks off the event at 8:00am followed by the 10K at 8:15am and the 5K at 8:20am on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Trinity Groves Gateway Plaza right near the Continental Pedestrian Bridge, with an awesome backdrop of downtown Dallas (Mostly Flat and Fast, Out-And-Back Course on the Trinity Skyline Trail and a short drive from surrounding areas).
ALL participants will receive a festive top-notch, Officially Licensed Peanuts® finisher medal, participant bib, and performance tech t-shirt.  There will also be an appearance by Santa and Post-Race Refreshments! So, come out and show everyone your best holiday attire and spirit! Spread the joy of the holidays with our non-profit partner 'Be An Angel', with a portion of all registration proceeds supporting this amazing cause in the Ft. Worth/Dallas region!

Don't wait long to join the fun! This event will be very limited to the first 2,000 participants and an early sell-out is expected! This event is a part of the ‘Peanuts® Event Series’, originating right here in Texas this year! Over 50,000 participants have participated in the virtual series across all 50 U.S. States!⏰
‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (Dallas, TX) (runsignup.com)

This year, Minnie's Food Pantry will have hundreds upon hundreds of kids register for a Christmas gift but we do not have anywhere near that many toys!
Please drop off all new, unwrapped toys by December 16th. You can also shop and ship our Amazon Wishlist.
Minnie's Blessings Christmas Giveaway - Minnie's Food Pantry (minniesfoodpantry.org)

December 16, 2023
from 10:00am to 12:00pm
TBP Athletic Complex 2524 W. Ledbetter Drive Dallas, Texas 75233
Our Goal is to provide 5000+ youth in our community with a gift for the holiday season.
Who can receive a gift? All are eligible to apply for a gift. Once your application has been approved by "A Christmas Story", you will be notified by phone or email. Children are encouraged to attend to receive presents.

Gift Application
THE GIFT REGISTRATION OPENS November 1st

Pop-up Events
Date and locations for Pop-up Events to be determined
The Christmas Event (dallasyouthsports.org)

With many senior citizens on our list for the holidays, we are counting on YOU to make sure they all receive a present to open during our Holiday Bash! Many of the items listed on their "wish lists" consist of pajamas, slippers, frying pans, and a blanket to keep them warm during the winter months.
Senior Citizen Christmas Bash - Minnie's Food Pantry (minniesfoodpantry.org)

Every child deserves to experience the joy of Christmas morning. The Salvation Army Angel Tree program helps provide Christmas gifts for hundreds of thousands of children around the country each year. Once a child or senior adult has been registered and accepted as an Angel their Christmas wish list is shared with donors in your community who purchase gifts of new clothing and toys. The gifts are distributed to the family to place under their family Christmas tree.
Angel Tree (saangeltree.org)

SALVATION ARMY OF NORTH TEXAS
Open between November 1 and March 21 when the temperature dips to 32 degrees without rain and 35 degrees with rain 
600 Wilson Creek Pkwy. McKinney, TX 75069
McKinney - The Salvation Army of North Texas (salvationarmyntx.org) 

THE SALVATION ARMY OF PLANO
Monday-Friday
*When the temperature is forecast by the National Weather Service to be 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower without precipitation or with a 40% or greater chance of rain
3528 14th St. Plano, TX 75074
Plano - The Salvation Army of North Texas (salvationarmyntx.org)

J.E. & L.E. MABEE SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER
1855 E. Lancaster Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76103
Open when temperatures reach 40 degrees with wet conditions, 35 degrees in dry conditions or when there's a wind chill below 32
*Offered to families and single women, if space is available
Mabee Social Services Center - The Salvation Army of North Texas (salvationarmyntx.org)

LEWISVILLE CORPS
880 Fox Ave. Lewisville, TX 75067
8PM - 8AM
*The location is at Relevant Life Church with Salvation Army staff and volunteers monitoring. Address: 331 Church St., Lewisville, TX 75057
Lewisville - The Salvation Army of North Texas (salvationarmyntx.org)

Christmas is our favorite time of year at Sharing Life. During this yearly event, we partner with WFAA Santa’s Helpers, Marine Corp Toys for Tots, Santa Cops, and other generous donors to provide stuffed animals, blankets, hoodies, toys, stockings, and stocking stuffers. Every year, we are able to bless 1,000 children because of you! Year-round we are accepting toy donations for this event. Each year, we rely on toy drives, monetary donations, and volunteers to make this event special for each of our clients. This year is no different. Below are an example of items we need for our Christmas Faire. Donations can be dropped off Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Family Board Games
Toys for ages 0-12
Bikes, tricycles, scooters, toddler ride-on toys
Christmas Faire - Sharing Life Community Outreach

We have scheduled two deliveries of food to local schools, four deliveries of food to senior citizens' facilities, and are hosting distribution dates to feed the hungry. We will remain on the front lines long after the news stops discussing this tragedy.
Our trucks have been traveling the roads to local hotels, taking food, water, and toiletries to hundreds of families who have been displaced since last week providing each with food and water, as supplies allow.
As temperatures begin to rise and streets start to open up for safe travel, Minnie's Food Pantry is preparing our Boots on the Ground campaign to respond to the need of our neighbors. Food, water, and fuel assistance are among some of the immediate needs of our community.
Boots on the Ground - Minnie's Food Pantry (minniesfoodpantry.org)

Please help the S.M. Wright Foundation purchase a coat for a kid. We also welcome donations of gently used clothing, furniture and household items.
South Dallas Community Clothing and Resource Center | S.M. Wright Foundation (smwright.org)

December 16, 2023 8AM
3809 Grand Ave, Dallas, TX 75210
As Dallas’ largest holiday charity event, Christmas in the Park can meet great needs in our city — but not without corporate and individual sponsors. Together, we can raise enough funds through this year’s event to ensure that sufficient food, clothing, toys, household items and furniture are available to those who need them most.
Christmas in the Park at Fair Park | S.M. Wright Foundation (smwright.org)

Sat December 23, 2023
Chisolm Trail
Fort Worth, TX US 76109
Jingle All the Way: A Merry Christmas Run!" is a delightful Holiday run that reminds us of the true essence of Christmas – spreading love, giving selflessly, and cherishing the joy of togetherness with family, friends, and even strangers, all while getting a run in before the Christmas festivities! 
Christmas Jingle All the Way Run 5K/10K/13.1 Dallas-Fort Worth (runsignup.com)

December 2, 2023
7331 Gaston Ave, Dallas TX 75214
This is an environmentally friendly race. Please bring your refillable water bottles and we will refill them at the aid stations. It's our goal to keep the trails litter free to preserve their beauty.
Ultra Expeditions 12Ks of Christmas

Sun December 3, 2023
3100 NW College Dr Fort Worth, TX US 76179
Join us for the annual Candy Candy Course 5k/12k!  A fun, Christmas-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -

• Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
• Chip-timing with live results and awards
• Free photos
• Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
• Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/12k, 12 & Under are only $15

• 5k/12k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and awesome finisher medal!
• 1 Mile registration includes a designer shirt and a challenge pin!
• The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and kid's dash pin! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
   

*Register by Sunday at midnight the weekend BEFORE the race to be guaranteed a shirt
Candy Cane Course- Fort Worth (runsignup.com)

December 16, 2023
316 West Las Colinas Boulevard, Irving, TX 75039
he Irving Frost Marathon benefiting the Irving Schools Foundation is an annual USATF Certified event that brings together runners from all over the world to test their endurance and push their physical limits. Participants can sign up to run the 5k, 10k, 13.1, or 26.1 Boston Marathon qualifying distance. The Irving Frost Marathon's fast & flat scenic route is the perfect race to achieve your Personal Record and ring the finish line PR Bell on Texas Lottery Plaza at the post-race Winter theme running Festival. The post-race celebration, and central location, make the Irving Frost one of the best Winter running events in North Texas.
Irving Frost Half Marathon | Irving Marathon Running Series, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K in Irving, TX @ Toyota Music Factory

Dec 16, 2023
6701 W Parker Road Plano, Tx 75093
There will be a LIT up trail full of lights and SNOW will be falling from the sky, Surprises throughout the entire 5k will be placed on Christmas Trees that will be strategically placed throughout the race where each runner can collect from. Christmas Music will be playing all through the run . and also SANTA! (we know him) .. WILL BE PRESENT TO GIVE THE MEDALS
Current Race Details | My Site (runlikeaweiner.com)

December 21, 2023
2201 N Stemmons Fwy Floor 27, Dallas, TX 75207
2023 GENERATIONAL GROUP DALLAS JINGLE BELL RUN

January 1, 2024
7331 Gaston Ave #100
White Rock Alehouse & Brewery
Dallas, TX US 75214
Start Your New Year on the Right Foot, Dallas! This fun 5K will have you running the New Year in festive style!
New Year's Day Brunch will go until noon.
New Year's Day 5K & Fun Run (newyearsdayrundallas.com)