Food Bank Donations Nov & Dec 2025

This holiday season, join us in the spirit of giving as Chesterfield County Parks & Recreation and the community unveil five festive tree-lightings—and with each switch-on, an invitation to help thousands of neighbors in need. Under the banner of Operation Holiday Hundred, we’re running hundreds of food drives across the county—and our aim is simple: hundreds of food drives, thousands of grateful families.

Bring your non-perishable food donation and your warm heart to any of the upcoming tree-lighting ceremonies. Together we’ll light up festive trees, share cookies and cocoa, and—most importantly—fill food-pantry shelves with pasta sides, rice, canned veggies and fruit, peanut butter, beans, oatmeal, granola bars and more. Every item you donate helps bridge the gap for families facing hunger this winter.

Be part of the action. Come for the ceremony, stay for the community, and leave knowing you’ve done something meaningful. You don’t need to register — just bring your donation and your goodwill.

🎄 Tree Lighting & Donation Locations

Clover Hill
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 6-7 p.m.
The first annual tree lighting at The Park at River City Sportsplex, 13030 Genito Road.

Ettrick
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 6-7 p.m.
Take photos with Santa Claus at the second annual tree lighting at Ettrick Recreation Center, 20621 Woodpecker Road.

Beulah
Thursday, Dec. 4, 6-7 p.m.
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at the third annual tree lighting held outdoors at Beulah Recreation Center, 6901 Hopkins Road.

Midlothian
Monday, Dec. 8, 6-7 p.m.
The first annual tree lighting at Mid-Lothian Mines Park, 13301 N. Woolridge Road.

✅ How You Can Help

• Donate food: Bring non-perishable items listed above to any tree-lighting event.

• Donate funds: If you prefer to give money, the food banks can turn each dollar into more meals.

• Volunteer: Ask about shelf-stocking shifts, bag-assembling or help at the events.