Description

This is a members-only + invited guest event. 

Celebrate a year of connections and community at the 2025 Yellow Springs Chamber Annual Holiday Party! This year’s theme is Emerald & Evergreen, so don your greenest holiday attire and get ready for an evening of festive cheer, refreshments, and meaningful connections with fellow Chamber members and partners.

Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: Yellow Springs Barrel Room
Address: 1475 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
Attire: Emerald & Evergreen (Green)

Each guest is asked to bring two special items:

1. A gift on behalf of your business, such as a basket, gift card, or other item, labeled and ready for presentation 

2. A bag of non-perishable goods to be donated to the Yellow Springs Community Food Pantry, helping give forward in the spirit of the season.

Guests will also have the chance to participate in a 50/50 raffle at the door, with proceeds supporting a local food insecurity initiative. 

Sponsorship opportunities are available for members. Please use your member login credentials when registering to access options. 

Join us as we toast an eventful year and celebrate the journey ahead!

NON-PERISHABLE RECOMMENDATATIONS

High-Need Food Items

• Cooking oils (vegetable, canola, olive)
• Protein-rich foods (canned chicken, tuna, salmon, beef stew, chili)
• Shelf-stable milk (boxed or powdered)
• Low-sodium or no-salt-added canned goods
• Gluten-free or allergen-friendly foods (GF pasta, almond milk, nut-free snacks)
• Whole-grain products (brown rice, whole-wheat pasta)
• Hearty soups and stews
• Canned fruit in juice (not syrup)
• Spices & seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, cinnamon, etc.)
• Instant meals (rice/pasta bowls, microwavable meals)

Essential Non-Food Items (rarely donated but highly needed)
Pantries cannot use SNAP funds to purchase these, making them especially important:

• Toothpaste & toothbrushes
• Shampoo, conditioner, soap, body wash
• Deodorant
• Feminine hygiene products (pads preferred over tampons)
• Baby wipes & diapers (especially larger sizes)
• Toilet paper & tissues
• Laundry detergent
• Dish soap & household cleaners
• Reusable shopping bags

Specialty Items That Go a Long Way

• Coffee & tea
• Small bottles of spices or seasoning packets
• Cooking basics (flour, sugar, baking powder)
• Culturally important foods (rice noodles, tortillas, beans, lentils, sauces)
• Healthy snacks for kids (granola bars, fruit cups, crackers)