Operation: Fill the Sleigh at Anchor Commons
Tuesday, December 1 – Sunday, December 6, 2026
Join the Corporal Daegan Page Foundation as we kick off the holiday season with Operation: Fill the Sleigh! Launching on Giving Tuesday, December 1, Anchor Commons is opening its doors for a weeklong community drive, holiday activities, and family fun.
Together, we are honoring Daegan’s legacy of looking out for others by bringing joy to local kids, warmth to area families, and support to our service members deployed overseas.
What to Expect at Anchor Commons
1. Community Collection Drive
Drop off physical donations all week long to help us fill the sleigh:
Toys: New, unwrapped toys for local kids.
Warmth for Winter: New or gently used winter coats, gloves, hats, and scarves for local families.
Troop Support: Non-perishable personal care items collected for deployment packages sent through local Blue Star Mothers of America chapters.
2. Free Family Photos with Santa
Santa is stopping by Anchor Commons throughout the week! Step into our photo booth for a digital photo sent straight to your phone via text or QR code.
Santa Visiting Hours:
TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON
(Note: When Santa is resting at the North Pole, our festive photo booth backdrop remains open for self-serve family photos!)
3. Troop Thank-You Cards & Craft Station
Pull up a chair at our craft tables. Write a heartfelt holiday card or thank-you note to a deployed service member, or make a free holiday ornament to take home.
4. Hot Cocoa Bar & Hospitality Hub
Warm up while you visit! Enjoy complimentary hot cocoa with all the toppings, hot coffee, and holiday treats.
Daily Building Hours
Anchor Commons will be open for donation drop-offs, card writing, crafts, and cocoa during the following times:
Tuesday, Dec 1 (Giving Tuesday): 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday, Dec 2: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Thursday, Dec 3: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday, Dec 4: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, Dec 5: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday, Dec 6: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Support the Mission
Can't make it in person? You can still help us carry forward the promise that love never ends. Financial gifts made during Giving Tuesday week directly fuel our mission, with programs like our Hardship & Emergency Fund providing urgent financial assistance to active duty service members, veterans, and military families in crisis.