Holiday Basket Program
Every year in November and December we provide holiday baskets to families who could use a little extra support. The annual Holiday Basket Program, designed to make a family’s holiday season a little bit brighter, is now in its third decade. We look forward to continuing to help families this way.
Make a referral
Affiliate unions of the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO or the Northern Virginia Labor Federation, AFL-CIO are welcome to refer members to CSA’s Holiday Basket Program.
To help meet the greatest need with limited resources, we ask that Affiliates prioritize members who:
Are out of work
Unable to providing for themselves or their families without help
Are facing difficult financial situations through no fault of their own
Not received a holiday basket in past years
2025 Referral Deadlines
Make referrals for Thanksgiving by Friday, November 7, 2025
Make referrals for Christmas by Friday, December 5, 2025
To refer a member, please complete and submit the Referral Form.
Make a contribution
Union leaders and members can contribute to Holiday Basket Program in the following ways:
Mail checks to Community Services Agency, 815 16th Street NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20006. Checks should be made payable to “Community Services Agency.”
Collect grocery store gift cards from our area union grocery stores and send them to CSA to distribute to families.
“Adopt a family” — CSA will work with the family to make a list of needs and wants and connect them directly with your union.
2025 Contribution Deadlines
Contribute for Thanksgiving by Friday, November 14, 2025
Contribute for Christmas by Friday, December 12, 2025
50 families per year helped through the Holiday Baskets Program