Thank you for
making spirits bright
during the holidays!
Get involved
Dropping off donations or volunteering?
Holiday Baskets donations can be delivered to the Del Mar Fairgrounds Grandstand (by the racetrack) between
Friday, December 6 and Thursday, December 12, 10 am – 5 pm and Friday, December 13, 9 am – 12 pm
Or you can drop off items at CRC’s Resale Stores and indicate that they are for Holiday Baskets. See store hours and locations
Holiday Baskets takes place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Grandstand, located at:
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
Holiday Baskets donations can be delivered to the Del Mar Fairgrounds Grandstand (by the racetrack) between
Friday, December 6 and Thursday, December 12, 10 am – 5 pm and Friday, December 13, 9 am – 12 pm
Or you can drop off items at CRC’s Resale Stores and indicate that they are for Holiday Baskets. See store hours and locations
HOLIDAY BASKETS DISTRIBUTION TAKES PLACE DECEMBER 13-15, 2019 AT THE DEL MAR FAIRGROUNDS
Jingle & Mingle Fundraising Party on Tuesday, Dec. 10!
Holiday Baskets Frequently Asked Questions
Does a family really get a basket?
No, even better … each family fills their own shopping cart with jackets, blankets, books, baby items and toys that they choose for themselves. Only the food is pre-packaged.
Who gets to shop at Holiday Baskets?
To participate in Holiday Baskets, individuals and families must: live, work or go to school in North County San Diego and have an annual household income at or below 80% of the area median income. Registration takes place in September and finishes when CRC has filled all of the 1,500 slots available. Our 2019 registration is now closed.
When do participants do their Holiday Baskets shopping?
Holiday Baskets takes place Friday, December 13th to Sunday, December 15th at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Grandstand. CRC and volunteers move in and start setting up on December 5th.
I would like to donate items - what can I give?
Thank you for donating towards Holiday Baskets! You can help by collecting the following items:
- Food (non-perishable items such as canned food, beans, pasta)
- Bicycles (new or gently used of all sizes)
- Outerwear (new or gently-used winter coats, jackets and sweatshirts of all sizes)
- Toys (new and unwrapped) for children and teens
- Blankets (new or gently-used)
Do you accept cash donations?
Yes, in fact we can often purchase items at well under their retail value, especially most-needed food items. Give a holiday gift online
Can I adopt a family?
Like many organizations we no longer offer family adoptions. Our department store format allows families to choose their most wanted items and allows us to serve over 1,500 families, 6,000 community members, many many more than with an adoption program.
Can I contribute a large number of items?
We are always looking for larger donations. Please contact Patricia Moore at hbdrives@crcncc.org for more information.
Do I wrap my donations?
Because we offer the dignity of choice, all items are unwrapped and displayed like at a store.
Where can I drop off my donations?
Please drop off your donations at any of our three Resale Stores starting on November 11. Between December 6 and 13, please drop off your donations at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Please check back for the exact location in December.
