Help make the holidays brighter for some Currituck County residents! The Currituck County Department of Social Services is seeking donations and community support for its Annual 2026 Operation Santa Claus program, which provides Christmas gifts to families with children living in Currituck County and children in foster care.
Your tax-deductible donation helps support local families and individuals in need.
There are several ways to get involved:
- Sponsor a Family
Purchase new, unwrapped gifts for children in a sponsored family to help make their Christmas special.
- Donate Money or Gift Cards
Monetary donations and gift cards help the Department of Social Services purchase Christmas gifts for children in need.
- Online: PayPal
- In Person: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m., at the Department of Social Services office.
- By Mail:
County of Currituck
Department of Social Services
153 Courthouse Road, Suite 400
Currituck, North Carolina 27929Please make checks payable to County of Currituck.
- Become a Referral Organization
Organizations that operate their own Christmas assistance programs can partner with Currituck County Department of Social Services by accepting referrals of children and families in need.
For information about sponsoring a family, donating to the children’s program, or becoming a referral organization, contact:
Riley Koenig
252-232-6042
Operation.Santa@currituckcountync.gov - Support the Food Basket Program for Adults
The Department of Social Services also provides a Food Basket Program for elderly and disabled adults who need additional support during the holidays. You can help by donating food, money, or gift cards to the Food Basket Program.
Monetary donations are also accepted to purchase Christmas gifts for disabled adults experiencing guardianship.Monetary donations for this program may be made in person or by mail only.To help an adult through this program, contact:
Making a Difference This Holiday Season
Whether you sponsor a family, donate a gift, provide financial support, or connect a child or adult with assistance, your generosity can help make the holiday season brighter for a Currituck County neighbor.
Please review Operation Santa Claus Frequently Asked Questions for additional information about these programs.
Thank you for supporting our community and helping make a difference
