How to Participate

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Eid Giving Tree is a community-led initiative that connects families and sponsors to help ensure children can experience the joy of Eid through thoughtful, anonymous gifts.

  • Parents or legal guardians experiencing financial hardship may submit a confidential request for their child. Requests are reviewed based on available sponsors and donations.

  • Yes. All information is kept strictly confidential. Children are listed anonymously, and there is no direct contact between donors and families.

  • No. While we do our best to fulfill as many requests as possible, submission does not guarantee sponsorship. Families will be contacted if a request is fulfilled.

  • Parents provide 1–2 reasonable Eid wishes and sizing details. Gifts are then purchased by the sponsors then delivered to us.

  • You may sponsor a specific child or contribute to the general Eid Giving Tree fund. All giving options are available on our Sponsor a Child page.

  • Yes. Purchase any number of the items requested. The Eid Giving Tree will ensure all those items are delivered to the sponsored child.

  • Yes! Donations are tax-deductible. The Eid Giving Tree is registered as nonprofit with a 501©(3).

  • Gifts are distributed 3–5 days before Eid. Families will receive pickup or delivery information in advance.

  • Any excess funds are used to fulfill additional Eid requests or enhance gifts for remaining children.

  • Yes! We welcome volunteers for gift wrapping, organization, and distribution. Please contact us if you’d like to help.