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Baltimore Families Find Holiday Joy at Discounted Christmas Store
13 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Nearly 200 families are expected at the 10th annual Christmas Store event.
- The store offers deeply discounted toys and gifts for community members.
- Parents can choose gifts themselves, preserving the joy of giving.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church are hosting their 10th annual Christmas Store this weekend, offering a vital resource for nearly 200 local families. Held at the UMB Community and Engagement Center, the event aims to ease the financial strain of holiday shopping by providing deeply discounted items.
Donations collected throughout the year fill the store with a wide array of products, including popular toys like Barbies, books, and items for teenagers. This initiative allows parents to personally select gifts for their children, maintaining the special tradition of choosing presents themselves, which is often not possible with other giveaways.
The Christmas Store is open to everyone on a first-come, first-served basis, with no pre-registration required. Shoppers can find quality, brand-name items at significantly reduced prices, ensuring that more families can enjoy the holiday spirit without excessive spending.
