Over 600 families served at Children's Christmas Party Dec 13

Local labor, business, and civic partners united for the 43rd Annual Children’s Christmas Party distribution, Saturday, December 13, from 8 – 11 a.m., a drive-through event at the Midwest Food Bank, 2031 Warehouse Road, Normal.

Over 600 families with over 2500 children were served.  Volunteers from multiple organizations participated in helping distribute the gifts.  With the severe weather and snowstorm, LIUNA 362 volunteers staged the traffic control, as the line stretched for over a mile.

Here's a file of event photos

https://www.flickr.com/photos/59632003@N07/albums/72177720330890532

The Party was for low-income families that need holiday assistance. Pre-registration was required. Each family received age-appropriate gifts for their children 12 and under, candy, and a $50 gift card.

The annual event is co-sponsored by the Bloomington & Normal Trades & Labor Assembly (AFL-CIO), the McLean County Chamber of Commerce, Laborers International Union of North America Local 362, the Pantagraph, and McCarron Law.

The Illinois Prairie Community Foundation accepts tax-deductible donations to underwrite this event.  Donations can be sent to: https://ipcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1053

2025 McLean County Children's Christmas Party for low income families 12/13/25 | Flickr