The DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office will hold its annual “Spirit of DeSoto” Christmas Tree Lighting event on Saturday, Nov. 30 from 5-8 pm with the lighting taking place at 6:30 pm at the Stonewall Government Plaza. This event is complete with a visit from Santa, food trucks, live local worship band performances, jump houses, and more. Another awesome feature will be setup at six separate booths as a giving opportunity to local non-profits. Although it’s not required at all, everyone is encouraged to take a look and consider bringing a donation.

The office has been in contact with these agencies to see what they may be in need of, which is listed below. 

PROJECT CELEBRATION: TOILETRIES, TOWELS, WASHCLOTHS, SINGLE BEDSHEETS, PAPER TOWELS, NON-PERISHABLE FOOD, CLOTHES (ALL AGES), GIFT CARDS

DESOTO ANIMAL SHELTER: NON-CLUMPING LITTER, CANNED DOG FOOD, STAR-PRO DOG FOOD (RED), PURINA KITTEN FOOD (YELLOW), PILL POCKETS, GIFT CARDS

DESOTO DREAM HUNT: HAND WARMERS, DISPOSABLE PONCHOS, BUG SPRAY, PAPER TOWELS, SAFETY ORANGE VESTS, SMALL/QUIET FIDGET TOYS, GIFT CARDS

FAITH & FOSTERING: PAPER PRODUCTS, CLEANING SUPPLIES, DISH DETERGENT, LAUNDRY DETERGENT, GIFT CARDS

DESOTO CASA: TARGET GIFT CARDS, WALMART GIFT CARDS, FAST FOOD GIFT CARDS, HATS OR BEANIES, GLOVES OR SOCKS, MOSTLY FOR TEENS

GINGERBREAD HOUSE: BOTTLED WATER, COPY PAPER, FILE FOLDERS, GIFT CARDS, INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED SNACKS