13th Annual High Country Toy & Gift Card Drive

05/19/2026

Yes we do!

12/29/2025

Thank you to everyone who generously donated time, money, gifts and gift cards to make the holidays brighter for the homeless children in our area! It is the most gratifying work in the world. ❤️🎄🎁

12/16/2025

We have fourteen children left on our list who need someone to shop for them! HUGE list this year and so many kind souls to do it but we need you at the finish line! Send me a message and my admin angel Cass will give you a child to shop for - we’re at the finish line. Come on, you know you want to make a homeless child’s Christmas morning the best ever!

12/15/2025

It’s time to start giving for the kids who are left on our list! Think about it - you’re a teen in high school and have to live in a shelter house AND go to school . It’s bad enough already, but then Christmas doesn’t come? Nope - not in our watch! We need gift cards and teenage gifts, they like makeup and art gifts, etc. and the teen boys have specific stuff they’d like as well. Contact me if you’d like to donate or shop / we’ve got a ways to go this year but we always make it - with your help!

12/13/2025

Monday starts shopping days! We have 14 kiddos left who need boots and coats plus a TON of kids who need shopping done beyond what we’ve collected at events. To donate go to highcountrykids.org or message me! To volunteer send me a text at 828 260 1840 or message me on messenger. We can get this done but we need your help! ❤️🎄🎁

Support High Country Kids, an NC High Country nonprofit providing year-round essentials and holiday joy for local children in need. High Country Giving at its best! Donate today to make a difference!

12/11/2025

Thank you Derek for the write up!

For the last 13 years, resident Lynne Lear has raised funds for neighboring kids in need during the holiday season by creating fundraisers that tap into the amazing pool of

12/11/2025

We had such a fabulous time! Thank you to everyone who came out and donated! Best one EVER. ❤️🎄🎁

Congratulations to our friend Lynne Lear who runs 13th Annual High Country Toy & Gift Card Drive ! What a wonderful event at Chefs Table tonight at Village Hospitality Group
If you’re interested in sponsoring a homeless child’s Christmas, please tap link.
What a wonderful way to give back to the community ~ Jen

12/09/2025

Toy Drive drop off locations:

Lear Group Real Estate
1484 Tynecastle Hwy
Banner Elk

Sorrentos Italian Bistro
140 Azalea Circle
Banner Elk

Lost Province Brewing
130 N. Depot St
Boone

Deadline 12/17!
❤️🎄🎁

11/28/2025

This is going to be an amazing evening of music, food & drink, fellowship and giving! Be sure to call Chef’s Table for your dinner reservation as this event sells out every year. Bring a toy, gift card or donation and come help us rock this year’s toy drive!