What is the deadline for Operation Santa?

What is the deadline for Operation Santa?

When does USPS Operation Santa® end? USPS Operation Santa® officially ends on December 19. In order to get all gifts delivered before the 25th, drop off your packages at a participating Post Office™ location. But if you need more time, you can still ship your gifts after the deadline.

Is USPS Operation Santa real?

Each year, hundreds of thousands of letters sent to Santa from children and families arrive at Post Offices around the country. USPS Operation Santa makes it possible for individuals and organizations to adopt these letters and send responses and thoughtful gifts in Santa’s place. …

Where is Operation Santa located?

Tangible Gifts Buying a gift for a needy child or adult brings back the true meaning of the holidays. During the month of December in-kind donations can be dropped off at Operation Santa Claus located at 1505 East Warner Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705.

How do I join Operation Santa?

Bring your gift to a participating Post Office™ by December 19.

  1. Find the Letter. That Speaks to You. Letters come from hopeful children. and families.
  2. Choose How You. Want to Adopt. On Your Own.
  3. Meet Santa’s Helpers from Far and Wide. Generous people make USPS Operation Santa succeed. See what we’re up to.

Where do all the letters to Santa go?

Where do letters to Santa go? It turns out, the U.S. Postal Service actually sends these letters to 15 regional post offices that participate in a program called Operation Santa.

Is there a website for Operation Santa Claus?

Although Operation Santa is now fully online, this news report captures the heart feelings of volunteering. Our website accurately reflects today’s program.

When does Operation Santa open in New York?

We’re hopeful that the remaining two branches that did accept walk-in volunteers, in New York City & Chicago, will open their doors to walk-ins again in December, 2021, after COVID is under control.

When does the USPS Operation Santa program end?

In 2020, USPS ® Operation Santa went online, so letters may be adopted from anywhere. Because of COVID, in 2020 the walk-in program for volunteers was canceled.

How does be an Elf help Operation Santa?

While not affiliated with USPS Operation Santa ®, Be An Elf supports it by recruiting thousands of new volunteers for it through a major grant from Google; by providing an excellent guide to volunteering on our How to be an Elf page; and by creating public awareness of the program online, and through our annual news release.