A Brief History
The Bedford Community Christmas Station assistance program, now called Christmas Selection eXpress, was our first endeavor as an organization in December of 2006. That first year, we were able to serve 262 families by providing Christmas gifts, household items, food, toys, and used coats.
Since 2008, eligible families have also been given opportunities to attend education workshops before their shopping appointment. Subjects include nutrition, personal finance, anxiety and depression, childcare, and more.
Each year since 2006 we have been honored to continue this program and have now assisted more than 4,000 families during the Christmas season. God has blessed this program from the beginning and is continuing to do so.
2025 Christmas Selection eXpress (CSX)
We had the privilege of serving 321 Bedford County families during our 2025 CSX program, including 504 children and teens and 168 seniors and adults with disabilities.
Families with children selected new clothing (2 outfits, PJs, socks, undies, hat, and gloves), new toys/teen gifts, new household items, a Christmas decor basket/wreath, and a pantry box. Seniors and disabled adults selected new gifts for themselves or loved ones, new household items, a Christmas decor basket/wreath, and a pantry box.
It takes dozens of volunteers to make this program a success! From the check-in desk, client escorts, and department heads and helpers, to car loaders and the hospitality crew providing food for volunteers; we’re so thankful for everyone who gives of their time to assist our families in need.
