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Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry in Need of Donations

As the holidays approach, along with the accompanying cold weather and high gas or electric bills, the Southeast Co-op needs your help.

The Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry is working hard to prepare for the needs of families during this holiday season.

This year, they will feature the "Christmas Light Store," a small shop where pre-qualified parents can come in and choose gifts for their children. 

"The idea is simple," said director Laura Drake. "We are giving these moms and dads the opportunity to drive to the store, purchase for their children, return home with their gifts, and give them to their children. It is critical for these gifts to come from the parents."

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Along with presents, the ministry will provide holidays meals, including a ham or turkey. They are asking for new toys this year. Aldi has some great deals on children's gifts, as does Big Lots. 

To donate online, visit their websiteThe co-op is located at 1200 Athens Highway, in Grayson. The best days to bring donations are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between 10 and 12. 

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Drake is asking for help from the community to stock their shelves with toys in time for the holidays. (They are also accepting monetary donations to help with the utility bills of needy families, among other things.) This is the list of items they are requesting:

  • Beyblades
  • Bakugan Dragonoids
  • LeapFrog Tag
  • Easy Bake Ovens and kits
  • Science kits (bug kits, space)
  • Erector sets
  • Art Easels (Step 2 plastic easels)
  • Monster High (books and toys)
  • Falcons, Georgia Bulldogs, Braves (hoodies, hats, etc.)
  • Footballs, basketballs, soccer 
  • Art supplies all ages (kits with sketch books, pencils, etc.)
  • Models (snap and glue types)
  • Hot Wheels tracks, and lots of cars
  • Microphone, karaoke 
  • Puzzles
  • Board Games all ages
  • Egyptian, Roman history
  • Barbies (ethnic)
  • Dora The Explorer
  • Dress up clothes
  • Legos!!
  • Angry birds
  • Sticker books, coloring books (in sets with crayons, markers, pencils)
  • Trains
  • Mythbusters
  • Light Bright (plus sheets and extra pegs)
  • Purses for teen girls
  • Dry Erase Boards, pens
  • Nerf guns
  • One Direction items
  • Skateboards
  • Scooters
  • Books: All ages
  • Beverly Cleary
  • Goosebumps
  • American Girl
  • Dork Diaries 
  • Olivia
  • Diary of a Wimpy Kids
  • Junie B Jones
  • Magic Tree house
  • Candy Apple
  • Lord of the Rings
  • Cookbooks for kids
  • Sci Fi
  • Gift cards: Bath and Body Works, Claire's, GameStop

The Christmas Light Store will be open December 7th, 8th, and 9th. 

The co-op is also in need of donations to restock their pantry shelves:

  • Oatmeal
  • Baking Mix
  • Chili
  • Broth
  • Canned Meat
  • Dry Beans
  • Deodorant
  • Toothbrushes
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Feminine Sanitary Pads
  • Feminine Panty Liners
  • Baby Wipes
  • Diapers Size 3 & size 4
  • Dish Soap and Laundry Soap


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