Christmas Neighbors Jefferson County

Christmas Neighbors Jefferson County We have two programs: Toy Giveaway (Distribution) and Adopt-a-Family. Pop made it his personal mission to change that for as many children as he possibly could!

The Toy Giveaway (also known as the toy and food distribution), takes place mid-December in the Activity Center at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds (in Jefferson) every year. In 1952, a gentleman by the name of Clarence "Pop" Wendt worked as a Probation Officer in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. Sadly, his job took him into a great deal of homes where far too many children would go without Christmas

gifts and other necessities because of their families' hardships. He orchestrated his first toy drive by contacting the Jefferson County Social Service workers. They helped him collect and distribute toys for as many children as their funds would allow. Initially, this program was known as "The Pop Wendt Program". While the goal is the same, more than 60 years later, we carry on these efforts, and Pop Wendt's mission, as the Jefferson County Christmas Neighbors. Each holiday season, we serve hundreds of families and nearly 2,000 children throughout communities in our area!

02/03/2026

Jefferson County Christmas Neighbors celebrated its 73rd year of service by providing toys, food, gloves, hats, and blankets to 466 families and 1,329 children through our Toy Program Give-Away. In addition, 185 families and 501 children were “adopted” by generous local businesses and individuals.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the families, businesses, clubs, churches, and organizations who adopted families, as well as to those who supported our mission through monetary donations. Your generosity makes a meaningful difference.

Each year, we are humbled by the kindness of the Jefferson County community. Because of you, the Christmas Neighbors program is not only surviving—it is thriving. We are deeply grateful to everyone who contributed in any way.

“May life bring you a reflection of the kindness you have shown others.”

— Jefferson County Christmas Neighbors Board

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2025 Christmas Neighbors is a wrap! Serving 489 families of Jefferson County all in one day. Thank you to all that made ...
12/18/2025

2025 Christmas Neighbors is a wrap! Serving 489 families of Jefferson County all in one day. Thank you to all that made this possible. From all that donated, to all the businesses who hosted toy drives, to rounding up from patrons, to all the volunteers, all the people who adopted families, with out you we couldn’t make this possible. If you are interested in volunteering for 2026, please message us. Planning takes all year and we would be thrilled to have you help out. Merry Christmas to all!!

What goes into the set up for Christmas Neighbors?? Here’s a glimpse. It takes 14 board members, about 45 volunteers and...
12/16/2025

What goes into the set up for Christmas Neighbors?? Here’s a glimpse. It takes 14 board members, about 45 volunteers and about 125 high school volunteers who set up tables, label toys, set up hats n mittens, organize thousands of toys, set up wrapping paper, set up a mini food pantry and get ready to serve those in need of Jefferson County! Distribution day is tomorrow. Thank you to everyone who has donated, volunteered and contributed in anyway.

Thank you to the Koshkonong Kruzers ATV/UTV Club for hosting a toy drive for Christmas Neighbors. Some of our board memb...
12/15/2025

Thank you to the Koshkonong Kruzers ATV/UTV Club for hosting a toy drive for Christmas Neighbors. Some of our board members met up with the group and collected all the toys.

Thank you to the wonderful students and staff of the Johnson Creek School District for having a school wide penny war be...
12/12/2025

Thank you to the wonderful students and staff of the Johnson Creek School District for having a school wide penny war benefiting Christmas Neighbors. They were able to raise over $1813.00!!!!!! WOW! Outstanding! Thank you so much!!

A huge thank you to Arby’s of Watertown for rounding up for the months of October and November. A check was presented to...
12/09/2025

A huge thank you to Arby’s of Watertown for rounding up for the months of October and November. A check was presented to Christmas Neighbors in the amount of $1318.77!!!! Thank you to the wonderful staff of Arby’s and all of those who rounded up for the cause.

🎅🎅TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO CALL OUR REGISTRATION LINE!!🎅🎅 WE CLOSE THE PHONES DOWN AT 4PM. Be sure to give us a call and...
12/08/2025

🎅🎅TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO CALL OUR REGISTRATION LINE!!🎅🎅
WE CLOSE THE PHONES DOWN AT 4PM. Be sure to give us a call and register TODAY if you have not already done so.

12/06/2025

Thank you to all that stepped up and adopted a family this year! The goal has been met!

We are getting close to the end of being able to register. Please call 920-674-4499 by 4pm today or Monday 9am-4pm if yo...
12/05/2025

We are getting close to the end of being able to register. Please call 920-674-4499 by 4pm today or Monday 9am-4pm if you are in need of assistance for Christmas. We still have some families that need to be adopted also. Have a great weekend!

Phone registration will close on Monday at 4pm. Be sure to beat the busy time and call today if you are in need of some ...
12/05/2025

Phone registration will close on Monday at 4pm. Be sure to beat the busy time and call today if you are in need of some extra help for the Christmas season.

There are still 9 families that include 27 children that are in need of help this holiday season! Call us at 920-674-449...
12/05/2025

There are still 9 families that include 27 children that are in need of help this holiday season! Call us at 920-674-4499 tomorrow Friday and let’s get them adopted! It can be a family, with your extended family, team up with some co-workers, or a business can adopt. We only have 2 business days to get them all adopted. Let’s light up the phones tomorrow 9am-4pm.

Thank you!!!
12/04/2025

Thank you!!!

Attention Jefferson residents! Our annual Christmas Neighbors City Wide Food Drive is this Saturday, December 6th from 9:00am-Noon. Our students will be going door-to-door collecting non-perishable food items for Christmas Neighbors Jefferson County. If you would like to make a donation, please leave items on your front porch/doorstep with your outside light on. See the flyer below for more details.

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Jefferson, WI
53549

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