Through December 10, 2025, Visit Occoquan is partnering with Volunteer Prince William to bring joy to seniors in our community through the Untrim-A-Tree Senior Basket Program.
From November 22 to December 10, the community is invited to donate items to fill festive baskets for local seniors.
Two ways to participate:
Donate Individual Items
Every little bit helps! Donate individual items from the list below and Town of Occoquan staff will put together curated baskets.
Make a Basket
Feeling extra generous? Feel free to donate a full basket, tote, or oversized gift bag full of items.
Items requested:
- Critical Need – face masks, hand sanitizer, antibacterial soap
- Lap throws/blankets
- Socks and slippers
- Hats, gloves, scarves
- Snack crackers or snack bars/protein bars (no nuts)
- Cards/card games
- Small notepads, pens, pencils
- Game books: crossword puzzles, word find, Sudoku
- Hard candy such as peppermints or Werther’s
- Small size lotions, hand creams, and shampoos/conditioners
- CDs or DVDs of music/movies from the 30’s, 40’s or 50’s. Musicals are always a big hit!
- Holiday films such as White Christmas are also popular!
- Unbreakable holiday decorations such as statues, wreaths or Christmas tree decorations can help cheer up a home!
Please do NOT donate:
- Sticky candies such as caramels
- Anything with nuts
- Candles
- Snow globes
- Anything glass or breakable
Where to Drop Off:
Occoquan Town Hall
314 Mill Street, Occoquan, VA
Dec. 1-5 and Dec. 8-10 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Holiday Artisan Market
Mamie Davis Park, 200 Washington Street, Occoquan, VA
Dec. 6-7
You can drop off your contributions and help “load the sleigh” when you exit the shuttle at Mamie Davis Park for the Holiday Artisan Market on Dec. 6 and 7.
Prefer to help virtually?
We know the holiday season can be busy! If you’d like to help but can’t physically get items to Occoquan, please consider making a financial contribution to the Untrim-A-Tree program through Volunteer Prince William!