'Tis the Season for the Children's Toy Store!

In  A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens described the holiday season as "a time when want is keenly felt and abundance rejoices." What was true in London in 1843 is still true in Rochester 180 years later, and especially for the staggering number of children living in poverty. At St. Peter's, we pride ourselves in providing not only the food and nutrients people need to survive, but also the joy and kindness that people need to thrive.

Our annual Christmas toy store is a manifestation of this mission; one evening in late December, we set up our dining room as a toy "store" where families can choose toys for the children in their lives. With a range of toys for different age groups, books, family board games, and essentials like blankets, we help make the holidays merry and bright for our neighbors.