The 12th Annual NoDa Christmas Tree Lighting!

The holiday event you don’t want to miss is almost here! Join us Sunday, December 7th from 4:30–7:00 PM at the Johnston YMCA for a night bursting with holiday magic — think delicious food trucks, gooey s’mores, sweet cookies, steaming hot chocolate, festive kids’ crafts, fun games, and an unforgettable visit from Santa himself!

Spread the Joy with Our Food Drive
As part of the celebration, we’re teaming up with Second Harvest to support neighbors in need this holiday season.

Here’s how you can help:

Make Sustainable Bagged Meals – Learn how to make the bags here https://youtu.be/WwdsTyFWfFI?si=FSO42-wsbZVHvu8c
Recipe cards are also available here https://drive.google.com/.../10G5lcXAFiIW_6HlOS...
and at the Johnston YMCA.

Donate Food Items, including:
Canned Fish or Meat
Peanut Butter
Canned Low-Sodium Soups or Stews
Canned or Dry Beans
Canned Fruits in Juice
Canned Low-Sodium Vegetables

Give Financially – support Second Harvest directly through this donation link https://p2p.onecause.com/.../noda-church-and-johnston-ymca

Collection boxes will be available at the Johnston YMCA starting Sunday, November 9th through December 8th.

Let’s come together, light up NoDa, and make this holiday season brighter for our whole community!