Give To The Claus
FEED A FAMILY. MAKE A KID HAPPY. WIN A NEW CAR!
What Is Operation Santa Claus?
Operation Santa Claus, 501(c)(3) EIN 26-1558936, has raised over $10,000,000 in food, child size clothing, toys and money for local Arizona charities over the past 25 years.
With your help we can continue to serve our community. Please help us give back to St Mary’s Food Bank, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center, Military Assistance Mission, Special Olympic of Arizona and New Life Center.
The Impact We’ve Made
In Food & Clothing Donations
Supporting children in need
Our Partners
How You Can Donate
FEED A FAMILY. MAKE A KID HAPPY. WIN A NEW CAR!
How To Enter
Please bring a new unwrapped toy, children’s clothing item, packaged food item or a monetary donation to Sanderson Ford, Sanderson Lincoln, U-Haul locations nearest you or any authorized Operation Santa Claus event November 14th through December 18th.
Click Here to see list of all participating locations
How To Win
With each accepted* donation, you will have the chance to win a new 2025 Ford F150 or a 2025 Lincoln Corsair STX. Three finalists will be drawn every Wednesday during ABC15’s Sonoran Living. Fifteen finalists will win a $100 Visa gift card and a key during the Operation Santa Claus finale on Sonoran Living. The finalist with the key that starts the truck will win the grand prize.
All proceeds will benefit St. Mary’s Food Bank, The Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center, Military Assistance Mission, Special Olympics Arizona and New Life Center.
Food & Clothing Donations
Donate any packaged food item or children’s clothing item to Sanderson Ford, Sanderson Lincoln, U-Haul locations nearest you or any authorized Operation Santa Claus event November 14th through December 18th.
Toy
Donations
We accept any new, unwrapped toys as donation to help lift a child’s spirit during the holiday season. Make your donation at any Sanderson Ford, Sanderson Lincoln, U-Haul locations nearest you or any authorized Operation Santa Claus event November 14th through December 18th.
Cash
Donations
If you are unable to make a physical donation to any of the supporting locations, we will happily accept cash donations which can be made through our website. Click the link below to make your donation.
Charities That Benefit From OPSC
The world’s first food bank, is a non-sectarian, nonprofit organization that alleviates hunger by efficiently gathering and distributing food to sites that serve the hungry. Serving two-thirds of Arizona’s 15 counties, the organization is committed to volunteerism, building community relationships and improving the quality of life for Arizonans in need.
Established in 1997, the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is an internationally recognized nonprofit that conducts innovative research, provides evidence-based practices, disseminates effective training and builds inclusive communities for individuals with autism and their families. SARRC is dedicated to autism research, education, evidence-based treatment, and community outreach. We are one of the only autism organizations in the world that provides a lifetime of services for individuals and their families while also conducting cutting edge research.
Military Assistance Mission Arizona is a non-profit military support organization. Our mission is to support our Arizona military, their families and our returning wounded warriors facing dire financial needs. We assist with requests such as food, utilities, vehicle payments and repairs, rent and mortgage assistance. We support rank E6 and below. The lowest ranks receive the lowest pay and are actually in the poverty category. We do not want a military family struggling while supporting our freedoms. As a country, we need to show our support and help when they need a hand up. Freedom is not free.
The mission of Special Olympics Arizona (SOAZ) is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Special Olympics Arizona strives for a community of acceptance, by building inclusionary programs for those with and without ID.
At New Life Center, we envision a society where every human feels safe, valued, and respected, so that they’re able to live the fullest life possible. That’s why it’s our goal to ensure safe, stable communities by preventing and responding to domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking. We do that through compassionate trauma-informed, survivor-led care to all who are impacted by violence, including survivors and their families. At the same time, we focus on community-wide prevention and education to build a safer, healthier Arizona
Events
Second Annual Arizona Sports Pickleball Tournament
Friday December 14th from 10am to 2pm @ Dink and Dine Mesa
Register Here
Swing for Santa Golf Tournament:
November 23rd @ Wigwam Golf Resort
Christmas in July - OPSC Check Presentation:
July 6th @
Surprise Party:
December 5th/6th @ Surprise Recreation Campus
Rio Verde Pancake Breakfast:
December 6th Rio Verde Fire Department
Harkins Theater PSA Schedule:
November 3rd - November 30th
Walmart Stuff the Sleigh:
TBD
