HOLIDAY GUIDE – Jonesboro Right Now – With the holiday season in full swing, JRN has created a list of holiday donation drives across Jonesboro and Northeast Arkansas.
We’ve organized this list by type of drive, so whether you’re looking to donate food, toys, clothes, or something else, we’ve got you covered. Check back frequently, as we update this with more giving opportunities as they are announced throughout the season.
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Use the following links to quickly find donation drive categories:
Food Drives
Riverside High School’s Fill the Food Bank
- Collection Period: Oct. 1 through Nov. 5
- Benefitting: Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas
- What to Donate: Nonperishable food items
- Drop-off Location: Front desk of Riverside High School, located at 2007 AR-18 in Lake City
Lenders Title Company Food Drive
- Collection Period: Nov. 2-6
- Benefitting: Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas
- What to Donate: Nonperishable food items
- Drop-off Location: Lenders Title Company, 2207 Fowler Ave. in Jonesboro
Unico Bank Cake Mix Drive
- Collection Period: Through Nov. 13
- Benefitting: United Way of Northeast Arkansas and its partnership with Good Tidings NEA
- What to Donate: Cake mixes
- Drop-off Locations: Unico Bank’s Jonesboro branches, which are located at 2702 S. Culberhouse St., Suite U, and 3513 E. Johnson Ave.
- Details: Unico Bank aims to collect 540 boxes of cake mix. The mixes will go toward Good Tidings NEA’s food and toy distribution in December.
Fill the Food Bank
- Collection Period: Nov. 20 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Benefitting: Families in Northeast Arkansas experiencing hunger this holiday season
- What to Donate: Nonperishable, unexpired food, or monetary donations. Monetary donations can be made by clicking here.
- Details: Sponsored by the Jonesboro Media Group and K8, Fill the Food Bank aims to ensure NEA families can put food on the table this holiday season.
- Drop-off Locations:
- Walmart Supercenter (1815 E. Highland Drive, Jonesboro)
- Neighborhood Walmart (2811 Creek Drive, Jonesboro)
- Neighborhood Walmart (3319 Harrisburg Road, Jonesboro)
- Harps (8107 US-49 N., Brookland)
- Walmart Supercenter (2802 W. Kingshighway, Paragould)
- Neighborhood Walmart (2600 Linwood Drive, Paragould)
- Edwards Food Giant (605 N. Illinois Ave., Harrisburg)
- Walmart Supercenter (512 Industrial Park Dr., Trumann)
- Walmart Supercenter (1415 Highway 67 S., Pocahontas)
- Walmart (1600 W. Main St. Walnut Ridge)
- Walmart Supercenter (1211 Highway 367 N., Newport)
- Walmart Supercenter (2720 W. Keiser Ave., Osceola)
- Hay’s (1860 N. Falls Blvd., Wynne)
Jonesboro H.O.G. Food and Winter Clothing Drive
- Collection Period: Through Nov. 20
- Benefitting: Children and adults in need
- What to Donate: Nonperishable food items (i.e. canned goods, boxed meals, peanut butter, cereal, etc.) and winter clothes for children and adults (i.e. coats, jackets, sweaters, hats, gloves, scarves, blankets, etc.) Cash donations are also accepted.
- Drop-off Location: Osment Harley-Davidson of Jonesboro, 2715 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro during regular business hours
Jonesboro Dental Care Food Drive
- Collection Period: Through Dec. 17
- Benefitting: Children and adults in need
- What to Donate: Nonperishable food items
- Drop-off Location: Jonesboro Dental Care, 2500 Browns Lane, Jonesboro. Drop off during business hours, which are Monday through Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Toy Drives
Fisher Street Community in Action Christmas Toy Giveaway Drive-Thru
- Collection Period: Oct. 18 through Dec. 20
- Benefitting: Children in need of toys this holiday season
- What to Donate: New or gently used toys
- Drop-off Location: 315 N. Allis St., Jonesboro from 4-5 p.m. Text 870-680-0561 or email revdrcharlescoleman@gmail.com to inform FSCIA you are dropping off donations.
Operation Christmas Child
- Collection Period: Nov. 16-23
- Benefitting: Children in need across the globe
- What to Donate: Toys, school supplies, personal care items
- Drop-off Location: The Rock Jonesboro, 4318 E. Johnson Ave., Jonesboro
Jonesboro H.O.G. Christmas Toy Drive
- Collection Period: Ends Dec. 11
- Benefitting: Children needing toys this holiday season
- What to Donate: New, unwrapped toys, games, books, stuffed animals, etc. Cash donations are also accepted.
- Drop-off Location: Osment Harley-Davidson of Jonesboro, 2715 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro during regular business hours
Clothing/Warming Items Drives
North Jonesboro Community Development Corporation Coat Drive
- Collection Period: Oct. 19 through Nov. 16
- Benefitting: Adults and children in need of warm clothes
- What to Donate: New or gently used coats and sweaters for men, women, boys and girls. New socks and underwear are also accepted.
- Drop-off Locations: Dropoff is by appointment only. Call 870-293-2698 to arrange an appointment.
Legacy Lane Collective Holiday Blanket Drive
- Collection Period: Oct. 15 through Nov. 30
- Benefitting: Local seniors needing warm items
- What to Donate: New blankets, scarves, gloves, hats, socks, etc.
- Drop-off Locations:
- Arkansas Federal Credit Union (3313 E. Johnson Ave., Jonesboro)
- Holiday Inn Jonesboro (2908 Gilmore Drive, Jonesboro)
- Holiday Inn Express and Suites Jonesboro (4020 Access Road, Jonesboro)
- First Security Bank (1341 Red Wolf Blvd., Jonesboro)
- First Community Bank (910 Chancery Lane, Jonesboro)
- 100 Families Initiative (2114 N. Church St., Suite B, Jonesboro)
- First Horizon Bank (420 S. Main St., Jonesboro)
- First Horizon Bank (1700 E. Highland Drive, Jonesboro)
- Nestlé Prepared Foods (1 Nestlé Way, Jonesboro)
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Jonesboro (3011 Whitemans Creek Drive, Jonesboro)
- Arkansas Department of Workforce Services (2311 E. Nettleton Ave., Jonesboro)
Today’s Tile Company Winter Coat Drive
- Collection Period: Oct. 26 through Dec. 1
- Benefitting: Those in need of winter clothing
- What to Donate: Gently used coats, gloves, boots, and scarves
- Drop-off Location: Today’s Tile Company, 111 E. Parker Road in Jonesboro
UAMS Centers on Aging Northeast Blanket and Sock Drive
- Collection Period: Through Nov. 20
- Benefitting: Local senior centers and nursing homes
- What to Donate: New blankets and socks
- Details: Monetary donations will not be accepted
- Drop-off Locations:
- Southern Caregivers of Jonesboro (2205 Race St., Jonesboro)
- UAMS Center on Aging Northeast (4508 S. Stadium Blvd., Suite E-F, Jonesboro)
- St. Bernards Senior Clinic (303 E. Matthews Ave., Jonesboro)
- UAMS Regional Clinic (311 E. Matthews Ave., Jonesboro)
- Unique Ink (1320 Red Wolf Blvd., Suite G, Jonesboro)
- Absolute Care Agency (1311 Stone St., Jonesboro)
- Absolute Care Corporate (912 Osler Drive, Suite C, Jonesboro)
- Bono Senior Center (111 E. College St., Bono)
- AIM Daycare/BAM Haircuts (4803 E. Johnson Ave., Jonesboro)
Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive
- Collection Period: Through November
- Benefitting: Those in need of sweaters and winter clothing
- What to Donate: New or gently used sweaters and winter clothing
- Drop-off Location: Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library, located at 315 W. Oak Ave. There are other dropoff locations across the state, of which the full list can be found here.
- Details: Arkansas TV and libraries across the state are joining to collect winter clothing for those in need. Clothes collected will be donated through The Salvation Army of Arkansas or local charities.
Good Tidings NEA Clothing Drive
- Collection Period: Ends Dec. 5
- Benefitting: Those in need of winter clothing
- What to Donate: New or gently used hoodies, coats, sweatpants, and jeans for children, teenagers and adults. Clothes hangers are also accepted.
- Drop-off Location: Compass Rose Realty, 314 S. Main St., Suite A in Jonesboro
Anaya’s Way Share the Warmth Drive
- Collection Period: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Benefitting: Free community closet of Anaya’s Way
- What to Donate: Hoodies, coats, sweatpants, jeans, and shoes for children, teenagers and adults. Also accepts blankets, household cleaning essentials, books, etc.
- Drop-off Location: Anaya’s Way, 1515 Marketplace Drive, Jonesboro
Salvation Army Drives
Red Kettle Campaign
- When: Nov. 13 through Dec. 24
- Benefitting: The Salvation Army of Jonesboro’s various year-round programs.
- What to Donate: Monetary donations can be made at any of the Red Kettle locations across Jonesboro or at the Salvation Army’s Jonesboro office. They can also be made online here.
- Red Kettle Locations: Click here for a list of Red Kettle locations.
- Details: Volunteers to serve as bell ringers for the campaign are being sought. Click here to register.
Angel Tree:
- Collection Period: Items for selected Angels must be turned in Dec. 8. Items will be distributed Dec. 15.
- Benefitting: Children aged 12 and under needing Christmas gifts and warm clothes this season
- What to Donate: Shop for the items on the selected Angel Tag
- Drop-off Locations: Items can be dropped at the same store the Angel was picked from or the Salvation Army of Jonesboro’s office, located at 800 Cate Ave.
- Details: Angel Tags can be picked up at the Salvation Army of Jonesboro’s office or from trees at participating businesses. People can also shop the Salvation Army of Jonesboro’s Angle Tree registry here. Participating businesses are listed below:
- Divots Golf Lounge, 928 Chancery Lane, Jonesboro
- Native Brew Works, 515 S. Gee St., Jonesboro
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop, 1853 E. Highland Drive, Jonesboro
- The Trim Gym, 1916 Race St., Jonesboro
Angel Tree Silver Bells:
- Collection Period: Items for selected Silver Bells must be turned in Dec. 8. Items will be distributed Dec. 15.
- Benefitting: Adults aged 65 and older needing help this holiday season
- What to Donate: Shop for listed items on selected the Silver Bell
- Drop-off Location: Salvation Army of Jonesboro’s office
- Details: Silver Bells can be picked up at the Salvation Army of Jonesboro’s office, located at 800 Cate Ave.
Blood Drives
The American Red Cross keeps a list of registered blood drives happening across the country. Click here and enter your ZIP code to see blood drives close to you.