What is the Hard Knox Holiday SHop?
A holiday shop by the community, for the community.
The Hard Knox Holiday Shop is a completely free, people-powered shop built by the community, for the community. We accept new and used IN GOOD CONDITION toys and gifts. Every reused toy or gift helps a neighbor and helps the planet, reducing waste, keeping items out of landfills, and reminding us that care and sustainability go hand in hand.
Families can come shop for their own children choosing gifts that fit their personalities and needs at no cost.
For us when receiving gifts it’s the thought that counts, we make sure every family has the chance to think of their loved ones - and choose gifts that fit them best. Our shop runs on generosity, dignity, and shared joy.
How does it work?
1. Collection:
We gather new and gently used gifts from neighbors, local businesses, and community partners. Toys, books, art supplies, warm clothes, and household items - anything that might make someone smile.
Every donation helps stock the shop so parents can find meaningful gifts for their children.
🪣 How to help:
- If your business can be a drop off donations
- Host a mini-drive at your workplace, school, or church.
- Give a monetary donation and we’ll do the shopping for you.
- Donate to one of the donation locations
2. Set-Up:
Before the doors open, volunteers transform a community space into a festive little store - tables, lights, and all the sparkle that makes it special.
This is where the magic starts: neighbors working side-by-side to create something beautiful for one another.
🧤 Want to help set up?
Come for a few hour or stay all day — there’s always something to do: sort donations, decorate, or help with display and organization.
3. Shopping:
Parents and caregivers come in to shop for their children - not as recipients, but as participants.
Each family chooses gifts that fit their kids’ personalities and interests, keeping the joy and dignity of giving alive.
No one shops for our families we do.
That’s what makes this holiday shop truly by the community, for the community.
Joy From years past
