Every act of charity begins with genuine care. Santa believes that when communities work together to share, positive values will spread sustainably. That's why Santa implements charitable activities through the SantaPocket ecosystem, targeting various groups in society – from patients in difficult circumstances and community organizations to monks and Buddhist practitioners studying at meditation centers. Through the SantaPocket and SantaMarket platforms, charitable contributions become simpler, more transparent, and more convenient than ever before.
1. Two ways to volunteer with Santa.
1.1. Donate items directly at the SantaPocket locker location.
If you already have items and wish to donate them to charitable organizations, you can follow these steps:
- Go to the nearest SantaPocket locker location.
- Scan the QR code on the cabinet and select the "Send Package" option.
- Enter the recipient's information, which is the phone number of a volunteer from the charitable organization.
When the drawer opens, place the item inside and close the drawer.
Items will be delivered to the correct organization and recipient, making the delivery process quick and convenient.
1.2. Contribute by purchasing through SantaMarket
If you don't have items readily available but still want to contribute to charity, SantaMarket is a suitable option:
- Open the SantaPocket app.
- Select item Item
- Select the items you wish to donate.
- Enter the recipient's address, either as a designated collection point or the direct address of the charitable organization, along with the volunteer's phone number.
- Payment and order completion
The purchased items will be delivered directly to the organization, ensuring they meet the organization's needs and intended use.
2. Charitable campaigns and organizations are accepting donations.
2.1. Security Guard Cabinet – Ben Thanh Ward
Model Security Cabinet SantaPocket focuses on supporting vulnerable residents in the neighborhood by collecting and sharing essential supplies, clothing, and daily necessities.
➤ Target recipients of support:
- Low-income women members
- Lonely elderly, disadvantaged people
- Poor households, near-poor households
Children, students, and university students in difficult circumstances
Items donated through the Welfare Cabinet are distributed directly to the right recipients, contributing to timely support and spreading the spirit of sharing within the local community.
Contact information:
- Volunteer: Nguyen Thi Hong Nhung – 0989 004 341
Address of the locker: An Sinh Locker – 32 Pho Duc Chinh Street, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
2.2. SantaSmile – Spreading love to hospitals
SantaSmile is a charitable campaign focused on supporting hospitals and patients in need. Driven by empathy for those battling illness, SantaSmile calls on the community to join hands in sharing and providing both material and emotional support.
➤ List of items accepted: Essential items: usable clothes, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows; Necessities: instant noodles, milk, snacks, nutritional seeds.
Contact information:
- Volunteer: Phuong Thuy – 0905 690 301
Collection point: 161 Truong Van Bang Street, Cat Lai Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
2.3. Maison Chance
SantaPocket, in partnership with Maison Chance, is calling for community contributions to support the living and learning needs of those who are striving to integrate and thrive at Maison Chance.
➤ List of items accepted:
- Kitchen supplies: rice, cooking oil, seasonings (fish sauce, salt, sugar, soy sauce), dish soap.
- Personal care items: shampoo, body wash, toothpaste
Cleaning supplies: floor cleaner, detergent, laundry powder, garbage bags.
Every item sent, no matter how small, contributes to positive and lasting change.
Contact information:
- Volunteer: Vo Thu Hien – 0907 269 850
Address: 19A Street No. 1, Ward 9, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City
2.4. Phuoc Son Meditation Center
The charitable activities at Phuoc Son Zen Monastery focus on providing essential supplies, contributing to maintaining the daily life and studies of monks, nuns, and Buddhist followers studying at the monastery.
➤ List of items accepted:
- Rice, spices, dried foods
- Items for studying and daily life: blankets, pillows, single mosquito net (for one person), single mat (for one person), clothes hangers.
Personal hygiene and general living items
Thanks to the community's collective efforts, items have been and are being delivered directly to the monastery, helping to ensure stable living conditions for the practitioners each day.
Contact information:
- Volunteer: Phuong Thuy – 0905 690 301
Collection point: 161 Truong Van Bang Street, Cat Lai Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
2.5. Phuoc Lam Pagoda
To ensure basic living conditions for hundreds of monks and nuns studying and practicing Buddhism each day, Phuoc Lam Pagoda is calling for support from the community through essential items for daily life and religious studies.
➤ List of items accepted:
- Kitchen: rice, salt, sugar, soy sauce, spices, food, dish soap, serving tray, spoons, chopsticks, glasses
- Bathing and hygiene: soap or shower gel, laundry detergent, fabric softener (if any), face towel, toilet brush, bucket, basin.
- Household and basic construction items: fans, lamps, locks
Every contribution helps Phước Lâm Pagoda maintain a stable living environment, creating favorable conditions for the study and practice of monks, nuns, and Buddhist followers.
Contact information:
- Volunteer: Phuong Thuy – 0905 690 301
Collection point: 161 Truong Van Bang Street, Cat Lai Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
SantaCharity – Where compassionate hearts connect
SantaCharity is a bridge that makes charitable giving more accessible and relatable in everyday life. Whether you choose to donate an item you already have, purchase items through SantaMarket, or participate in SantaSmile and SantaShare activities, each action contributes to spreading love and creating positive value for the community.
Santa believes that charity lies not in the size or value of the material gift, but in the sincerity of sharing with one another.
