12/5/2025 - Elf Shelf will open at 10 AM this morning. Please use caution driving in, and take advantage of Radford Transit (to the Food Lion stop) if driving is a concern. If you cannot make your scheduled appointment, feel free to come later today and we will work you in. Late afternoon (4:00 and on) will have better availability.
September
board members meet to review and plan
October
solicitation letters mailed
screening information/fliers distributed and posted throughout Radford
scheduling of volunteers begins
November
applicants are screened, given food voucher and appointment to shop for children
volunteers shop for specific age groups
gift/toy donation boxes distributed to participating businesses
publicity begins
December (distribution is usually the first weekend in December)
Wednesday and Thursday
“store” set up begins in the fellowship hall at Grove United Methodist Church
Friday
10:00AM - 7:00PM client shopping
Saturday
10:00AM - 1:00PM client shopping
3:00PM - 5:00PM inventory/packing of remaining supplies and gifts
January
meet to recap, evaluate, set dates for next year