BIG thanks!

Thank you so much to those of you who donated to the Angel Tree! Because of you, someone will have a brighter holiday and we thank you for the support.



Check out all the great stuff that BIG bought for our Angels. Kudos to Cyndi, Barbara (and her boys!) for doing the holiday shopping. It was a lot of fun seeing all the gifts come through our door and spread onto the floor. With all the gifts, our green rug is looking quite festive, don't you think?

BIG gives back.

We all know it's better to give than to receive. Every year,  Big Design chooses a charity and makes a donation. This year, we've added some Angels to our list through The Salvation Army Angel Giving Tree. Our team is also adopting Angels on their own, giving them an opportunity to personally contribute. If you would like to help us reach our goal during this holiday season, you can adopt an Angel too! It's easy and it will definitely give you that warm fuzzy feeling – and who doesn't love that?!

Last year, we adopted a family! This year, we're raising
the bar to touch the lives of as many Angels as we can!

1. Go to our group page and adopt your Angel. You can choose one that best fits your budget or your shopping desire! Maybe you want to visit your inner-child and toy shop or relive your teenage years with a little wardrobe spree. Some children only have 1 item on their list, while others have a few. Select the Angel that's right for you!

2. You will get an email with your Angel's wants and needs. Keep in mind, you don't have to buy EVERYTHING on the list!

3. You can purchase gifts online at JCPenney and have them sent directly to the Angel with FREE SHIPPING through December 9th. Simply enter the validation code from your email to get the discount (the code is specific to your Angel) .

4. If you'd rather shop elsewhere, that's okay! You can purchase your gifts and ship them yourself or drop them off at BIG by December 15th. Make sure they are unwrapped and have your Angel's ID number attached so that we get them to the proper individual.

Important Dates are as follows:

• 12/9 is the last day to adopt, and last day to shop and ship online through JCPenney
• 12/13 is the last day to purchase a JCPenney gift card online
• 12/14 is the last day to drop off your gifts to BIG
• 12/16 is the last day to physically drop off to the Salvation Army locations

As a thank you for "tipping your cup," we'll send you a shiny new BIG mug! This mug is a Limited Edition, so when they're gone...they're gone!

BIG supports the Second Harvest Food Bank

During the holidays and every day, Second Harvest is deserving of our support.

Barbara and Cyndi gather donations for those in need

Donate foods.
The Food Bank needs nutritious, non-perishable foods:
Meals in a can (stew, chili, soup)
Tuna and canned meat
Peanut butter
Canned foods with pop-top lids
Low-sugar cereals
100% fruit juices in single serving boxes
Canned fruit packed in juice
Canned vegetables (low salt)

The Food Bank needs nutritious, non-perishable, single-serving foods for use in programs for children.
Pop-Top Tuna
100% Fruit Rolls
Raisins
Graham Crackers
Unsweetened Applesauce
Cheese and Crackers
Fruit Cups
Low-sugar Cereal Bowls
Pretzels
100% Fruit Juice Boxes
Granola Bars (without peanuts)

Please avoid donating items packaged in glass. If you have glass items in your donation, please package them in protective boxes to prevent breakage.

We request that you do not donate bulk quantities of rice, flour, or sugar. Although we appreciate and can utilize every donation we receive, the Food Bank does not have the repackaging facilities needed to properly distribute such items.

Donate funds
95¢ of every $1 donated goes directly toward programs that feed hungry people.

Donate Items
Besides food, funds, and time, Second Harvest welcomes other donations that help to defray general business and operational costs. Donating items means donated dollars can purchase more food to feed our neighbors in need!

Examples of item donations:
Technology (computer hardware and software)
Vehicles
Appliances
Shipping and packing supplies
Office and break room supplies
Janitorial supplies
Vehicle, warehouse, and maintenance equipment

Cyndi's niece joined us on Saturday. Thank you, Samantha!

Let us know if you would like to join us in volunteering next time!