Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Marketplace Center Join Forces to Support Cradles to Crayons Giving Tree Holiday Drive

Donation Drop-Off Boxes Located Inside Quincy Market and at Marketplace Center

Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Marketplace Center have joined together to support the Cradles to Crayons Giving Tree Holiday Drive to collect donations and other essential items for children living in homeless or low-income situations.  Donations are made by scanning a shopping tag from a QR code posted on signs on display at Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Marketplace Center. Then, click on an image to download a tag for the item you are looking to shop for.  There are many shops at Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Marketplace Center where you can find gifts to donate to the Giving Tree. Once you have purchased your gift, place them in the donation boxes in the locations designated below:

• Marketplace Center:  Roster
• Faneuil Hall Marketplace:  Two locations- in the East End and West End of Quincy Market

Donations may also be made without selecting a shopping tag as donations of children’s clothing, coats and shoes, new or gently used, with some restrictions.

“Both Faneuil Hall Marketplace Merchants and Marketplace Center wanted to continue our tradition of giving back,” said Sara Youngelson, Faneuil Hall Marketplace Merchants Association representative and owner of Kilvert & Forbes Bake Shop, Quincy’s Place and Sprinkles Ice Cream.  “The partnership with Cradles to Crayons is a great match.”

“We’re so thrilled to have Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Marketplace Center as part of our Giving Tree program this year,” said Aubrey Conquergood, Executive Director of Cradles to Crayons Boston. “To have such a landmark destination supporting our mission this holiday season means we’ll be able to provide even more critically-needed clothing to local families.”

Cradles to Crayons provides children from birth through age 12, living in homeless or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive – at home, at school and at play. Cradles to Crayons supply these items free of charge by engaging and connecting communities. For more information about Cradles to Crayons visit www.cradlestocrayons.org.

About Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Faneuil Hall Marketplace is one of the nation’s premiere retail destinations combining a rich history with innovative retail concepts. The cobblestone streets are lined with famous restaurants, ethnic food stalls and a wide variety of stores. Renowned for outdoor entertainment, Faneuil Hall has hosted many events and performances from acrobats and magicians to musicians and more. This one-of-a-kind marketplace has something for everyone and promises a memorable experience every time.