CHRISTMAS BASKET WEEK
We start with nothing — no money, no food — and end with nothing. But nearly 300 families receive baskets of food and gifts each Christmas because of the generosity of our parish.
December 8-13
Since 1969, St. Philip has provided baskets of food, clothing and gifts to Williamson County residents in need through our Annual Christmas Basket Program. The first year we modestly served six families. Now, baskets are delivered to more than 250-300 families.
Schedule
Monday, December 8
6:00pm: Help assemble 735 delivery boxes.
Tuesday, December 9
1:30-8:15pm: Parishioners staff the GraceWorks Manger at First United Methodist Church.
Wednesday, December 10
5:00-7:00pm: Coat donation drop-off
6:00pm: Family Fun Night” with Pizza & Santa!
5:30pm: Youth Group fill Nursing Home bags.
Thursday, December 11
6:30am: Food delivered & unloaded – Strong backs needed.
6:00pm: Baskets are filled & Santa visits.
Friday, December 12
5:15pm: Nursing Home Visits.
Meet in the Gathering Area.
Saturday, December 13
6:30am: Food Trucks Arrive
8:00am: Prayer Service (Enjoy breakfast before)
8:15am: Christmas Basket Delivery
For additional information on the Christmas Basket Program or if you would like to volunteer “behind the scenes” please contact the Knights of Columbus, at Knights@StPhilipFranklin.com.
MANGER DAY
Tues, Dec 9, 1:30-8:15pm
The GraceWorks Manger has replaced our Tuesday Gift wrapping day. This countywide program enables families we help to actively participate in providing Christmas to their children by going to Franklin First United Methodist and choosing gifts. St. Philip parishioners will staff the Manger on Tuesday, December 9, 1:30-8:15pm. Sign your family up to help no later than December 4.
Family Fun Night!
Wed, Dec 10, 6-8:00pm
The Christmas Basket Week Family Fun Night is back to host an evening filled with pizza, a movie, dancing, arts & crafts, face painting, Legos, and a special visit from Santa!
Kids (and grown-ups!) are encouraged to wear their pajamas for an extra -cozy celebration. Come to this joyful mid-week event as we celebrate the spirit of community and generosity during Christmas Basket Week at St. Philip – a tradition of more than 50 years!
We can’t wait to see you there! Please sign up so we can plan for food and fun!
FAMILIES IN NEED
You must be a Williamson County resident in order to sign up.
Families of St. Philip
To receive a Christmas Food Box, contact Maria Herrera, MHerrera@StPhilipFranklin.com, 615-550-2840.
For Christmas Manger Toys, register at GraceWorks HERE.
Williamson County families outside of St. Philip that wish to receive a Christmas Basket should register at GraceWorks. Families registering for the Manger (Toys) will automatically include GraceWorks’s Christmas Food Boxes delivery. For the last 20+ years, GraceWorks has partnered with local churches to deliver food boxes directly to families in need. You can opt-out of the delivery at registration if you do not wish to receive a food box.
- First time to receive assistance? Please call our Neighbor Services office, 615-794-9055, Mon-Fri, 9A-4P, to register and receive your GraceWorks ID.
- For all other Manger questions & registration, please call 615-794-9014, Tuesday & Thursday, 10am-2pm.
