Silver Stocking Project
Our Elders are our greatest resource.
They are the culture bearers of our community.
Many elders in assisted living, nursing, and retirement homes are often forgotten during the holidays. Imagine being alone and without a gift or visit during the holiday season? The Silver Stocking Project is a grassroots, community-based program that delivers gifts to our elders who are without friends and family.
The Silver Stocking Project was started in 2005. With the help of volunteers, generous donors, and the Villager Voice Magazine, we have increased the number of residents and homes served every year. The number of elders served in Forsyth and Davie County increased from 138 the first year to over 700 residents.
Volunteers included church groups, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, civic organizations, local businesses, and individuals who adopted elders, bought them gifts from their Wish List, and spent quality time with the residents when delivering the gifts.
MOST REQUESTED GIFTS
Personal Care Items: Baby Powder, Lotion, Body Wash, Shampoo, Deodorant, Toothpaste, Kleenex, Razors, Shaving Cream, After Shave, etc.
Clothing: Socks, T-Shirts, Slippers, Gloves, Ball Caps, Lap Throws, Knit Scarves, etc.
Food: Candy (Regular & Diabetic), Fruit, Nutritional Drinks, Crackers
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP
PLEASE CONTACT US:
(336) 391-2222 or (336) 766-1211