The Giving Tree is our annual tradition of providing Christmas gifts for families in need throughout San Diego. Since 2008, Flood Church has collected thousands of Christmas gifts that benefit individuals in need, identified by our partnerships with local organizations (see below). Thank you for joining us in providing Christmas gifts for those in need!
How it works:
PICK UP a Christmas ornament from the Giving Tree at church beginning November 23rd, 2025 OR choose items from the list below.
PURCHASE the items on the tag (or below) and BRING the gifts back (with their tag) to Flood by Sunday, December 7th or 14th (Follow specific instructions on each tag). Other tags, such as Flood Benevolence gifts, can be returned anytime through Dec 24th.
If you are unable to join us in person, feel free to donate to our partners directly.
REFUGEE TEAM
Partnering with San Diego Refugee Tutoring AND Bridge of Hope
Instructions for Supporting San Diego Refugee Tutoring:
Pick up a tag from the trees at church beginning Nov 23rd and return your item by Dec 7th, or bring a brand new, high quality hoodie for a child or teen. Items should be unwrapped and please label with "SD Refugee Tutoring."
Instructions for Supporting Bridge of Hope:
Purchase any of the following items on the list below (or from the Giving Trees at church) and bring to Flood on or before December 14th, unwrapped, and please label it with “Bridge of Hope” if you don't have a physical tag from the trees.
NEW ITEMS (not used):
Toys for all ages, babies through high schoolers
Baby items
books
educational toys and games
shoes
pajamas, slippers and gloves
throws
soccer balls
make up
art supplies
backpacks
clothing- all sizes for boys, girls and teens
roller skates, scooters, bikes
skateboards and helmets
Pre-teen and teen boys toiletries
Additional Need for Bridge of Hope:
Volunteer at Bridge of Hope's annual Christmas Bazaar, where gifts will be distributed to refugees and families in transition (many gifts donated through our Giving Tree).
Volunteer Options:
Monday 12/15 - set up from 10am-12pm and/or help run the bazaar from 4pm-7pm
Tuesday 12/16 - help run the bazaar from 10am-1pm and/or tear down afterwards
To volunteer for one or more shifts, contact
STRONG FAMILIES TEAM
Partnering with Olive Crest
Use the link below to purchase any of the following items and bring to Flood on or before December 14th, and please label it with “Strong Families Team”.
Teen Gifts: $25 Gift Cards to Amazon, Starbucks, or Old Navy
Items requested (for Strong Families and Foster Families): Amazon Wish List Here (each of these gifts are also on the trees, but Olive Crest can use more of each!)
ANTI HUMAN TRAFFICKING TEAM
Partnering with Generate Hope
Donate a gift to a survivor of human trafficking, partnering with Generate Hope in their healing journey. Since these gifts have been specially requested by program house residents with sizes, colors, or brands, you must pick up an ornament from Flood for these gifts, and return the gift to Flood by Dec 14th. Or contact
to see how you can donate if you aren't able to pick up a tag. Thank You!
PRISON TEAM
The Prison Team supports ministry at Donovan State Prison. This year, the tags for this team are on the trees at church. Pick up a tag on the trees, purchase the gift, and return to Flood by Sunday, December 21st.
FLOOD COMMUNITY BENEVOLENCE
These gifts are used for those within Flood Church or in our surrounding community who experience a season or situation of need.
$25 or $50 Target and DoorDash Gift Cards. It's helpful for our church to have Gift Cards that are not specifically Holiday-Themed, since we distribute these throughout the entire year as needs arise. Bring the unwrapped gift card to Flood any Sunday now through December 24th.