From foster wish lists to senior meals—see how you can help in minutes.
This season, you can help every neighbor in Greene County feel seen and celebrated. Crosslines makes it easy to sponsor a foster child, donate toys or food, host a drive, or volunteer at our biggest holiday event.
Here are five ways you can help bless a neighbor this holiday season:
1) Sponsor a Child in Foster Care (Ambassadors for Children)
Kids in foster care never have to wonder if Santa will find them—AFC coordinates collection and delivery of gifts for all children and youth in Greene County foster care. Sign up to be matched with a child’s wish list and shop just for them. (Takes 5–10 minutes to register.)
Contact: Program Director Amanda Ingle (417-862-3586 ext. 120 or [email protected])
2) Donate Toys to the Crosslines Toy Store
We’re collecting brand-new toys for ages birth–16, plus books and knit items. You can drop off items at Crosslines, shop our Amazon Wishlist or Walmart Gift Registry, or donate to ensure we have plenty of toys!
Contact: Director of Community Engagement Jamie Martin (417-862-3586 ext. 105 or [email protected])
3) Host a Food or Toy Drive (Churches, Businesses, Teams)
We’ll provide wrapped collection bins plus bulletin inserts, flyers, and posters – everything you need to rally your group!
Contact: [email protected]
4) Give Food for Holiday Meals
Help fill pantry shelves so families can gather around a full table. Most-needed items include canned fruits/veggies/tuna, pasta & sauce, and peanut butter. (Monetary gifts also stretch far for bulk purchasing.)
Contact: Director of Community Engagement Jamie Martin (417-862-3586 ext. 105 or [email protected])
5) Volunteer at Holiday Distributions & Toy store
It takes hundreds of volunteers to make the season shine. Individuals and groups welcome! Complete the quick waiver and grab a shift.
Contact: Director of Volunteer Engagement Diana Flannigan (417-862-3586 ext. 304 or [email protected])
Bonus: “Share Your Christmas”
Each year, Crosslines partners with the Springfield News-Leader to highlight families facing hardship and connect them with donors who can help.Contact: Volunteer Program Lead Sheryl Wachter, (417-866-8008 or [email protected].)
Where & When to Drop Off
Crosslines, 3055 E. Division Hours: Weekdays 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or call ahead (417-862-3586) to schedule a drop-off time.