Oroville Hospital is partnering with The Oroville Salvation Army to help feed families in need

Oroville Hospital will have three drop-off locations available for canned goods and boxed /dry goods. Please see the informational flyer below for the most needed non-perishable items. The donation collection period for these locations is November 10th – December 15th.

Food Drop-off Locations on Oroville Hospital Campus:

Barrels will be located in supervised lobby locations (look for the large marked barrels)

• Main Hospital 2767 Olive Highway
• Dove’s Landing 2450 Oro Dam Blvd
• Post-Acute Center 1000 Executive Parkway

Together we can make a difference and help feed local families!

*If you, or someone you know, are in need of these food resources, please visit The Oroville Salvation Army located at 1640 Washington Ave or call (530) 534-7155.*

Feather River Recreation and Parks Department is setting up a special mailbox for letters to Santa that will go straight to the North Pole! If you wish to write a letter, he'll be sure to write back.

How to get a letter from Santa:

1. Have your child write a letter to Santa (see below for a link to our letter template).
2. Send us the letter with an extra unsealed envelope addressed to the child.
3. Ensure a First-Class Mail stamp is affixed to the envelope or included with your submittal.
4. Drop your letter in the North Pole mailbox located at the FRRPD Front Desk OR mail your letter to the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department and we will put the letter in the special North Pole mailbox for you!

Please send your "Letter to Santa" between December 1, 2025 - December 16, 2025
Don't forget to include your return address for a reply from Santa!

FRRPD District Office drop-off hours are:
M-F 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Mail the letter to:
1200 Myers Street, Oroville, Ca 95965

We recommend submitting your letters no later than December 16th so it can be returned by Christmas. Santa’s helpers at FRRPD will take care of the rest!

Theme: Christmas at the Movies
Kick off the holiday season in Historic Downtown Oroville with the Parade of Lights & Craft Fair—an evening filled with twinkling lights, local shopping, and hometown cheer.

Stroll through the Craft Fair at Kingdom Community Church  for last-minute holiday gifts, then bundle up and enjoy the Parade of Lights  as it winds through Downtown with decorated vehicles, floats, and walking entries. To register for the Parade or Craft fair click on our link.