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Holiday Shopping Spree
Welcome Back Holiday Shopping Spree!
Join us for our annual Holiday Shopping Spree!
History of the Holiday Shopping Spree: Started in 2003, the Holiday Shopping Spree (HSS) was created to stock our store with gifts for the holidays. This tradition, which was paused from 2019-2023, provided families an opportunity to create meaningful holiday memories. Children, rewarded for their participation in our educational programs, can proudly choose gifts for their parents. Parents, in turn, can select presents for their children with confidence, knowing they've earned them through hard work and achievement.
The Holiday Shopping Spree is one of the key parts of our Learn. Serve. Earn. model, serving as one of the major rewards families receive for their active participation all year long.
Video Instructions
READY TO BUILD YOUR DREAM TEAM? HERE'S HOW IT WORKS!
When: December 4, 2026
Where: Target
Who: Teams of at least 2 people
HOW IT WORKS
Build Your Dream Team: Gather at least two people.
Name Your Team: Get creative with a punny team name!
Fundraise: Raise at least $35 per person to purchase gifts.
Shop With Purpose: Join us at Target on December 4 for a festive shopping spree.
Complete Your Mission: Find the perfect gifts based on assigned age groups and interests.
Celebrate: Meet back at the registers for checkout and prizes!
WHY IT MATTERS
For families facing financial pressures, the holidays can bring added stress when even basic necessities stretch the household budget. Your team helps make something special possible: the chance for parents and children to choose gifts for the people they love and experience the joy of giving. Together, we can create moments of joy, connection, and dignity that might otherwise be out of reach. Every team helps fill our Holiday Store with opportunities for families to give, share, and celebrate.
LET'S MAKE THE 2026 SHOPPING SPREE OUR BEST ONE YET!
After creating your team on Zeffy, you’ll receive an email to choose your mission and preferred shopping time!
~ Assemble ~ Name ~ Fundraise ~ Gather ~ Mission ~
What if I can’t make it to the shop?
We know it’s not always easy to gather a team and shop on a specific day — and sometimes, your schedule just doesn’t allow for it. But you can still be part of the excitement!
If you can’t join us in person, consider becoming a Virtual Shopper. Virtual Shoppers are generous donors who help make the Holiday Shopping Spree possible by contributing online. Your gift goes directly toward purchasing holiday items for families, spreading joy even if you can’t be there in person.
We’ve made it simple — just visit our Holiday Shopping Spree donation page to take part and make an impact from wherever you are!
Where is the Holiday Shopping Spree
TARGET - We will be hosting the Holiday Shopping Spree at the Target at the Plant Shopping Center. 2161 Monterey Rd, San Jose, CA 95125
When? - Volunteers will arrive at predetermined times between 5 & 8 PM. Leading up to the event, Sunday Friends staff will assign a time and mission to your team. If you have time restrictions, please send an email to tia@sundayfriends.org
When is the Gift Distribution?
Sunday Friends will distribute all gifts collected through the Holiday Shopping Spree (or otherwise) on December 13th. If you prefer to shop for gifts on your own, we will be collecting donations in the office starting on December 5th, up until the December 14th distribution.
If you would like to assist with the distribution, please message volunteer@sundayfriends.org
Where is the Gift Distribution?
DROP-OFF LOCATION - Donated gifts should be dropped off at our office located within the Sobrato Center for Non-Profits at 1400 Parkmoor Avenue, Suite 260, San Jose, CA 95126
DONATION FORM - please include a completed Sunday Friends Donation Form with your donation.
ANY OTHER QUESTIONS?
Email us at tia@sundayfriends.org