Christmas Cheer

Onslow Christmas Cheer helps families in need at Christmas by taking applications in October of each year.

Onslow Christmas Cheer, begun in the early 70’s, helps families in need. Regardless of family income, all children see the same commercials and items in the stores. Naturally, many children want the same type of toys their classmates and friends receive regardless of their families’ economic status. The Onslow community wants children to know the magic of Christmas in the demonstration of our gift

to them. Christmas Cheer starts in October and runs through the last week of December. Gifts are offered for children up to age 12 and if resources are available to teenagers up to age 17. Also boxes of food are provided to the entire household. Thank you to all the volunteers and donors that make this possible.

04/14/2026

Don’t wing it—FLY over and grab your Early Bird registration now!

Our lowest price is here, and it won’t hatch again—Early Bird rates are only available through July 31, 2026. After that, prices take off!

Don’t be a sitting duck…this race has SOLD OUT the past two years, and spots will go fast again.

Lock in your savings, strut your stuff, and get ready to trot with the flock!

Register now before the nest is empty: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Jacksonville/OCOTurkeyTrot

03/17/2026

Get ready to strut your stuff and peck up some serious bragging rights!

Every registered runner will receive a fin-tastic (or should we say feather-tastic) Turkey Trot medal—because you’ve earned the right to puff out your chest and show off your flock-tastic achievement!

We’re serving up not one, but two uniquely egg-citing medal designs—one for our speedy little hatchlings in the Giblet 1-Miler and another for the bold birds taking on the 5K-“ish” distance. No matter your pace, you’ll be flying high with a medal that’s anything but fowl!

And for the overachievers who aren’t afraid to go the extra yardbird—those who tackle BOTH races in our Extra Serving Challenge—you’ll gobble up an additional medal! That’s right… more bling for your wing!

So lace up, wing it, and get ready to ruffle some feathers—because these medals are truly something to crow about!

We have sold out the last two years. Make sure you reserve your spot today....and save money! https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Jacksonville/OCOTurkeyTrot

02/11/2026

🦃🐦 It’s Official… The Flock Is Forming! 🐦🦃

The Turkey Trot nest is OPEN! 🎉
Registration is now live with our Early Bird pricing — and trust us…
these prices will NEVER be this low again.
So don’t wing it — grab your spot before the savings fly away! ✈️💨

🍗 NEW this year: the Extra Servings Challenge!
Run both distances and strut home with the exclusive challenge medal. Double the runs. Double the bragging rights.
Go ahead… gobble it up! 😎

👏 Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors who help keep this event soaring:

Title Sponsor: Moore Buick GMC
Presenting Sponsors:
Comfort Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Amy Goss with Guild Mortgage
North Carolina Farm Bureau Swansboro–Onslow

Sponsored in Part by:
Fleet Feet | John Starz Electric | Crunch Fitness Jacksonville | Havana 58 Café

👉 Don’t get left in the coop — register today and let’s get ready to ruffle some feathers! https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Jacksonville/OCOTurkeyTrot

01/07/2026

🎄 Oh, the Cheer We Must Store! 🎄

The lights have gone dim, the tinsel is through,
The Christmas Cheer’s waiting—what shall we do?
We’re packing it up till next Christmas is near,
To keep it all safe for another great year!

We’re looking for bins, oh big ones and small,
From 5-gallon sizes to 40-gallon tall.
With lids on top (yes, lids are a must!),
To keep out the critters, the damp, and the dust.

So drop off your bins with lids—we’re ready to start,
At Onslow Community Ourtreach, 1210 Hargett Street, Jacksonville, straight from the heart!
If you have one to share, we’d love it, it’s true—
You’ll help save the Cheer till it’s time to debut!

Message us, comment, or give us a shout,
And help pack this Christmas Cheer right out! 🎅✨

12/21/2025

NEW Onslow Christmas Cheer Volunteer Opportunity!

Monday, December 22, 9AM-Noon

Help Santa make Christmas Miracles happen for our Onslow County Families!

12/20/2025

We asked… and our community showed up in an incredible way. We are truly grateful and humbled by the generosity already given. ❤️

However, the need is still great, and we are currently short on toys to meet the demand for Onslow County families this Christmas. We are asking if you would consider donating toys so we can help Santa deliver Christmas joy to local children this year.

🎁 Toy Needs:
• New, unwrapped toys
• Price range: $10–$15

💵 Monetary donations are also welcome and allow our Shopping Elves to head out and shop for what’s needed most.

Every donation—big or small—makes a difference and helps bring smiles to children across our community. Thank you for supporting Onslow Christmas Cheer and helping us spread the magic of Christmas! ✨

Donations:
Onslow Community Outreach
1210 Hargett St., Jacksonville, NC
(910) 347-4646

12/18/2025

✨ Help Us Spread Christmas Cheer in Onslow County! ✨🎄

The holidays are about hope, kindness, and community—and right now, your generosity can make a real difference for local families in need. ❤️

🎄 Help Us Spread Christmas Cheer in Onslow County — Fill the Box Challenge! 🎄✨
This Christmas season, we invite our community to take part in the Christmas “Fill the Box” Challenge and help make the holidays brighter for local families in need. The holidays are about hope, kindness, and coming together—and your generosity can make a lasting impact. ❤️

🎁 The Fill the Box Challenge:
Grab a box, basket, or tote and fill it with toys and food to help support families served by Onslow Community Outreach’s Christmas Cheer Program. Challenge your family, workplace, church, classroom, or friends to fill a box and spread holiday joy!

🧸🥫 What to Put in Your Box:
New, unwrapped toys for children of all ages
Non-perishable food items for Christmas meals
Or make a monetary donation to help where the need is greatest.

📍 Drop-off Location:
Onslow Community Outreach
1210 Hargett St.
Jacksonville, NC 28540

🎄🎁 Every filled box brings smiles, warmth, and Christmas magic to a family in our community. Let’s rally together, Onslow County, and show the true spirit of the season!

💚 Tag your team, share this post, and challenge others to Fill the Box for Christmas Cheer!

12/16/2025

So many organizations and good people are sharing with those in need. Christmas Cheer is just the facilitator to get to families in need.

12/02/2025

🎄 Share the Spirit of Christmas! 🎁

This holiday season, let's come together as a community and spread a little extra cheer to families who need it most. We invite you to help make the season brighter by donating a new toy or non-perishable food item to one of our Christmas Cheer Donation Boxes throughout Jacksonville!

Your generosity can bring joy, hope, and comfort to local families—and every single donation makes a difference. ❤️

✨ Donation Drop-Off Locations:
📍 Crunch Fitness – 1650 Gum Branch Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540
📍 Havana 58 Café – 1010 Henderson Dr, Jacksonville, NC 28546
📍 Allstate Insurance – Mark Bailey – 1112 Henderson Dr, Jacksonville, NC 28546
📍 Planet Fitness – 1231 Hargett St, Jacksonville, NC 28540
📍 Planet Fitness – 805 N Marine Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28546

Let’s fill these boxes with kindness and show what the true spirit of Christmas is all about—community, compassion, and giving.

Thank you for helping spread Christmas Cheer this season!

Can't make it to one of our drop-off locations?
👉 Check out our Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/6Vrhzc2 🎅✨

12/01/2025

🎁✨ It’s the season of giving, and we’re gearing up to spread some JOY with Onslow Christmas Cheer! ✨🎁

Want to make a child’s holiday a little brighter? 🌟
We’re collecting toys and gifts—and you can help from anywhere!

👉 Check out our Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/6Vrhzc2

Ship to:
Onslow Community Outreach (Christmas Cheer)
1210 Hargett St
Jacksonville, NC 28540

Browse, shop, and send a smile straight to a local child in need. 💛

Let’s fill those sleighs and make this Christmas unforgettable! 🎅🎄

11/29/2025

Let’s bridge the gap between running and fun!
Snapped a great shot at the Onslow Community Outreach–Moore Buick GMC Turkey Trot? Don’t keep us in suspense—upload it and let your photo span the moment!

Share your pics here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/NC/Jacksonville/OCOTurkeyTrot

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Address

1210 Hargett Street
Jacksonville, NC
28540

Telephone

+19103474646

Website

https://onslowco.org/christmas-cheer/

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