Together, We Fill the Gaps
Partner With Us
Going Above & Beyond to Serve Families in Need
5 Ways to Show Up
Every pathway below funds year-round programs β from Christmas assistance to scholarships and direct family support.
Event Sponsorships
Three signature events that put your business in front of community & Walmart leadership.
Adopt & Shop
$150 sponsors a child in need. Shop curated wish lists for clothing, shoes, and toys.
Product Support
Support year-round needs through product donations or a direct investment in our programs.
Community Partners
Host a drive collection box, display a yard sign, and more β extend our reach across Northwest Arkansas.
Current Opportunities
Product Support Needed π¦
Right now, our active need is Hope at Christmas. Here’s what’s needed and where it goes:
β Ready to commit?
Fill out the Product Donation Form to confirm your in-kind support β it’s how we plan for what’s coming in.
Fast Facts Snapshot
Adopt and Shop
2025 Fast Facts
1,000+ |
families supported |
3,000 |
children received gifts, clothing, and bedding |
935+ |
volunteers mobilized |
35,000+ |
pounds of food distributed |
$1.2 million |
invested into the community |
The Bottom Line
On December 12, 2025, Sharing & Caring of Benton County hosted its 19th Annual Distribution Day at the Benton County Fairgrounds, delivering more than $1.2 million in Christmas support to over 1,000 local families. The need has grown deeper this year, with families now averaging just 43% of the federal poverty threshold.
Beyond the Holidays
Sharing & Caring works year-round. In 2025, the organization awarded $125,000 scholarships to Benton County students for vocational training and career-focused education.
Media Contact
Alicia Bunn | Development Manager
aliciab@sharingandcaringkids.com | 417-592-0849
Helping Hands Are Always Welcome
Volunteer With Us
VOLUNTEER POLICY
- Must be 18 or older and not currently enrolled in a Benton County school
- Cannot be a current recipient or applicant of the Sharing & Caring Christmas Program
Our biggest need is October through December, but help is always welcome year-round. Sign up below!
π‘Questions? Reach out to katys@sharingandcaringkids.com.Β
Already signed up? Find your shifts below!
Enter your name and the email used to sign up, and we’ll send a personal link to view your shifts, update your info, or cancel a registration.
Volunteer Sign-Ups
Christmas Interviews & Verifiers (October 1β31)
Distribution Day Prep (November 30 β December 8)
Distribution Day (Friday, December 11)
Kind Words
From Our Community
Jasmine R.
I wanted to take the time and formally thank you for paying for my CNA class. It really means a lot to me because I've known for a LONG time that I wanted to pursue a career in the medical field, and this is only the beginning of my journey. Thank you for providing me with this opportunity of a lifetime.
This organization went above and beyond to help me get a gift to a child and also helped me help a lot of small children with personal item needs. Such an amazing group of people! Thank you so much!
Holly B.
Sharing and Caringβs mission is simple β to spread joy to families during the holiday season. We seek to show compassion for our neighbors, and in 2018, served over 1,340 families in Benton County. It has been a privilege to volunteer with this organization for the last 12 years and to be part of something that, through both our holiday and scholarship programs, makes a difference in the lives of others.