Politics & Government
Arlington Secret Santa Program Accepting Gift Cards Through Tuesday
Cards should not exceed $25 in value.
Through Tuesday, Arlington County is collecting gift cards to distribute to those less fortunate during the holidays.
The county's Secret Santa program collects donated gift cards — up to $25 in value — to area grocery stores, pharmacies, discount stores and malls.
The Arlington County Department of Human Services then distributes the cards to children in foster care, people with disabilities and low-income families and seniors.
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The department delivers more than 1,000 cards to needy individuals each year, according to the county's website.
Gift cards can be mailed or hand-delivered to the Secret Santa Program, care of Kurt Larrick, Department of Human Services, 2100 Washington Blvd., Fourth Floor, Arlington VA 22204.
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The county asks that contributions include the value if not already printed on the card, a return address and a beneficiary category designation, if desired.
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