What is the LifeWise Holiday Market?
For over 50 years, LifeWise StL has celebrated the spirit of the holiday season through our Holiday Market. Serving hundreds of families who have participated in programming over the past year, the Holiday Market offers low-cost, carefully curated NEW household and clothing items, as well as age-appropriate toys. Our aim is to strengthen and encourage families who have made progress or achieved goals they set through program participation while connecting them with the generosity of our donors.
This year’s Holiday Market will run from December 4-11, 2026 (including set-up and take-down) at the 12th and Park Recreation Center.
Donate
Donations play a crucial role in the success of our market. If you’re considering contributing, you can refer to our Holiday Market Wish List or our Amazon Wish List. All we ask is that items be new and unwrapped.
Drop-Off Dates and Locations:
Now – December 3:
- Location: LifeWise StL
- Address: 1321 S 11th St, St. Louis, MO 63104
December 4 – December 8:
- Location: 12th and Park Rec Center
- Address: 1410 S Tucker Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63104
Beginning December 9:
- Location: LifeWise StL
- Address: 1321 S 11th St, St. Louis, MO 63104
Volunteer
This year’s online Holiday Market volunteer calendar will go live on November 1, 2026.
Volunteer opportunities associated with this affordable holiday market include set-up (which includes transforming a gym into a retail space, complete with tables and clothing racks); filling the store with gifts (clothes, toys, books, bikes, etc.); and also serving as personal shoppers, cashiers, and someone to help participants out to their vehicles with their purchases.
Location & Parking
The Holiday Market will be held at the 12th and Park Recreation Center, which is located at 1410 S Tucker Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63104. On shopping days (December 9 and 10), we ask that volunteers park at LifeWise StL in order that Recreation Center parking spaces can be utilized by shoppers/participants.
Contact Us
Volunteers: Dan Richter, Director of Civic Engagement & Events, drichter@lifewisestl.org or 314-627-1233
Donors: Greta Buck, Director of Development & Marketing, gbuck@lifewisestl.org or 314-260-6369
Participants: Natalie Gemberling Webb, Director of Economic Wellness, ngemberling@lifewisestl.org, 314-260-6371
