2026 Christmas Barn information and requirements
The time has finally arrived!
Important Christmas Barn information within this post.
We apologize in advance as this is a long message. Please read it CAREFULLY to ensure you have all the correct information. If you do not have these items on hand, you can obtain them easily by calling whatever appropriate school, resource, etcetera and requesting the appropriate item needed.
Signups are WEDNESDAYS ONLY October 14th, 21st and 28th and November 4th, 11th and 18th from 8:30am to 1pm.
*To qualify, you MUST have a child newborn to age 16 residing in your household and live in Brown, Adams, Clinton or Highland Counties.
*Each parent can only sign their child/children up through a single community resource for Christmas Toys.
What does this mean? For example, if you intend to or have already signed up with Toys for Tots, Shop with a Cop, Community Action, etcetera, you cannot sign up with us as well.
*Additionally, all household members MUST be updated on your client registration the day that you sign up…No exceptions. Updating means you must present the following items for your household:
*The adult signing their household up must bring an ID. IF the address is incorrect on that ID, you must also bring a piece of mail with the correct name and address on it. No handwritten envelope will be accepted.
*For each child in the household that qualifies for the Christmas Barn, you must bring ONE of the following for each child:
JFS Safety Plan with name and address on it OR
JFS Determination Letter for your household OR
IEP or 504 Plan from the school with student information attached OR
A Doctor, Psychiatric, Hospital or Dental Bill with child’s name and address on it OR
Report Card with child’s name and address on it OR
Child Care paperwork with child’s name and address on it OR
Any mail with name and address of child on it OR
Enrollment paperwork if homeschooled with child’s name and address on it
Please call us at 937-364-1055 with questions and ask to speak to Amanda
WHAT WE WILL NOT ACCEPT FOR PROOF FOR CHILDREN OR PARENTS:
Medical Card or Private Insurance Cards
Birth Certificates
Social Security Cards
Every year, our list grows exponentially for families requesting to be signed up through our Christmas program. This year will be no exception, so please keep in mind that signups are on a First Come, First Served Basis.
Again, any questions should be directed to Amanda by calling us at 937-364-1055.
We look forward to seeing you in a few weeks!
NEW INFORMATION ABOUT MONETARY DONATIONS
Recently Hope changed the platform for monetary donations to Deluxe. This platform allows you to choose where your donation goes if you choose to earmark it for things like the Christmas Barn, Thanksgiving or Easter food, Memorials and more.
Anyone wanting to mail monetary donations, memorials or tributes should do so to the following address:
PO BOX 214 FAYETTEVILLE, OH 45118
Any questions should be directed to Kathy or Amanda at 937-364-1055.
If you have any questions about Hope Emergency, please call at 937-364-1055.
Effective Immediately and until further notice, Hope Emergency will distribute food on Wednesdays from 10 am-1:30 pm. We ask that you arrive by 1:15. Additionally, Buildings 2, 3 and our volunteer nurses will be on a 9 am to 1 pm schedule. The last clients into those buildings will be admitted at 12:45. As always, during inclement weather, please check our Facebook, website or local news stations for updates.
New information about donations
Building 2 Donation guidelines
- Our primary focus for donations is items that are meeting the true “needs” of our clients. Our rule of thumb is that we want to be respectful to our clients. If an item is worn or so old that you would not have it in your home, please do not donate it.
- “Needs” include microwaves and any small appliances as long as they are clean and in good working order.
- Any items such as dishes, silverware, pots and pans, utensils and cookware
- Furniture as long as it is not worn or stained
- Mattresses have to be absolutely free from all stains and dirt. We accept mattresses, but box springs and frames only if the mattress is included
- Clothing should be recently laundered. We have a need for all clothing, but especially men’s and boys’ clothing since they typically wear out their clothing, so we receive fewer donations.
- Due to limitations in lifting capacities of our volunteers, staff and clients, we cannot accept any items over 50 pounds without prior approval.
- We absolutely cannot accept entertainment centers and heavy televisions.
- We are currently not accepting large appliances.
- We can only accept limited yard sale extras. Our clients often find joy in these items, but we do not have the space to accept all that is sometimes brought. For now, we are limiting yard sale donations to what will fit in a single SUV. Items need to be functional and clean. Hope staff, volunteers and clients thank you for your donation. We could not support our clients without your continued support.
During the winter of 24’/25′, please check for closings on Channel 9, 12, or 19 or their websites.
Remember to Follow us on Facebook for updates!
Wish List Items
Hope Emergency has need for the following items for our clients:
Laundry pods, dish liquid, both men and women deodorant, razors, shampoo, conditioner, paper towels, toilet paper, toothbrushes, toothpaste, sheets, blankets, bar soap, crock pots, handheld can openers, bath towels and air mattresses with the pumps built in. In addition, non-perishable food items such as peanut butter and canned tuna, chicken, pork or beef.
If Phones are ever out….
Hope Emergency can be reached at hopeemergency@hotmail.com
Volunteers
Hope Emergency is searching for volunteers, both male and female to help sort through clothing and assorted donations. Volunteers are needed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please call us at 937-364-1055.
For more information about Hope Emergency and their programs call 937-364-1055 or email them at hopeemergency@hotmail.com. Website: www.hopeemergency.org. Mailing address is P.O. Box 214, Fayetteville, OH 45118.
New Clients
All NEW clients that are either new or those who have not received services at Hope for several years should stop at the stop sign half-way up the drive and wait until someone comes to give you further instruction.
The Hope Emergency Program is a 501 (c) (3), social service outreach program. Every week food, clothing and household items are distributed to an average of 250 families. In addition to the weekly distribution, a special effort is made to help families recover from personal disasters such as home fires and floods. Our services are open to residents of Adams, Brown, Clinton, and Highland counties.
Some of our families need our services for a short time in order to recover from a loss of a job or personal disaster. Many of our families need more long-term assistance to make their income stretch to cover their necessities. Everyone who comes for food and clothing receives it.
Contact us if you have any questions about our program and eligibility.