Take a gingerbread man, fulfill a wish at Darien Department of Human Services' Town Hall tree

Those entering Town Hall this season will see a colorfully lit evergreen tree covered with gingerbread men. Residents are encouraged to take a gingerbread man in exchange for making a holiday gift donation with the Department of Human Services.

Gift suggestions include:

• Feed a mind: children's books, educational games or toys or a gift card to a book store


• Spread holiday joy: Gift card for Walmart, Target, CVS, Walgreen's or Kohl's


• Holiday meal: gift card for Palmer's or Stop & Shop


• Help a neighbor get to work: gift card for gas


• Keep  family warm: Donate to the Darien Human Services gift fund to help pay for heat


• Gift of clothing: Socks, leggings, hats, gloves, scarves, sweat shirts, and sweat pants.


• Make a wish come true: Trucks, cars, sports balls, dolls, legos, games, sleds, arts & crafts

Bring a new, unwrapped gift or gift card to Darien Human Services office at Town Hall Room 109. For questions call 203-656-7328.