Operation Christmas Joy

Operation Christmas Joy collects and distributes food, toys, gloves, hats and more to local Vermilion families in need during the holiday season. Since 1970, this dedicated group of volunteers and contributors have brought Christmas Joy to struggling families.

Names are provided to the organization from the Salvation Army, food pantries, family members and school groups. Operation Christmas Joy verifies the names and needs for accuracy. Volunteers determine the number of children in each family, their ages, and their gender. Contact your child's school counselor if your family is in need.

Deliveries to the selected families will take place on Saturday, December 21st. Deliveries include food and gifts for each child in the household. Packing night takes place Thursday, December 19th.

Help spread a little holiday joy. Gift barrels are located throughout Vermilion at numerous businesses for you to donate to the cause.

Operation Christmas Joy is chaired by Brad Schwab. Donations can be sent to Operation Christmas Joy, c/o Brad Schwab, 4546 Liberty Avenue, Vermilion, Ohio 44089.

Volunteers are also needed for food sorting and packing on December 14 from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Vermilion Schools Athletic Fieldhouse, and to deliver packages on December 16 from 9 am to noon. 

For additional information, call (440) 967-3186.