In the heart of Nashua, New Hampshire, a small but growing nonprofit called Weeping Valley is rallying residents to bring holiday cheer to families facing homelessness. Founded by community‑focused activist Sarah Curet, the organization operates a mobile food pantry, a community closet of free clothing, and now a seasonal toy drive aimed at brightening the holidays for those in need.
Community‑driven mission
“We’re all in this together,” Curet told local media, emphasizing the collaborative spirit that fuels the nonprofit. “Our goal is to make as many people smile as we possibly can this holiday season.” The organization began modestly, with Curet loading a box of sandwiches into the back of her trunk. Today, a fully equipped van stocked with nonperishable goods arrives weekly at a pop‑up pantry on her front lawn, serving roughly 100 visitors each week.
Toy collection effort
To extend its holiday outreach, Weeping Valley has partnered with Lushes Leaves by LuLu, a Nashua plant shop, to host a toy drive. All donated toys will be distributed directly to neighbors experiencing homelessness, ensuring that children have something special to bring home for the holidays. Curet explained, “They should be able to have something to bring home to their families for the holidays.” In addition to toys, community members can drop off nonperishable food items at the organization’s address, 92 Ledge Street, Nashua.
How to help
Residents who wish to contribute can donate new, unwrapped toys or nonperishable food items at the Ledge Street location or through the Weeping Valley website and Facebook page. The nonprofit also welcomes monetary donations to help cover operational costs such as fuel for the pantry van and supplies for the community closet.
Impact on families
Every thank‑you note Curet receives reinforces the importance of the effort. “Every time someone says, ‘Thank you,’ I say, ‘No, thank you,’ because without any of the community donating to us, none of this would be possible,” she said. The organization’s holistic approach—providing food, clothing, toiletries and now holiday toys—offers a comprehensive safety net for families struggling to make ends meet.
Looking ahead
As Weeping Valley approaches its first anniversary, Curet remains focused on expanding the reach of the nonprofit. She hopes the holiday toy drive will become an annual tradition, fostering a stronger sense of community responsibility and compassion throughout Nashua and surrounding towns.
For more information on how to donate or volunteer, visit the Weeping Valley website or follow their Facebook page.
Original reporting: WMUR (Hearst) – local news — read the source article.
