LA PORTE, Ind. — Giggles Boutique now offers food pantry services, expanding its support for local children and families. Alongside this new service, the nonprofit is bringing neighbors together through food and winter clothing drives, a Thanksgiving meal giveaway, and holiday activities.

Residents, businesses, nonprofits, churches, and civic groups are invited to help by contributing donations, organizing collections, and sharing opportunities with families who could benefit.

Located at 321 Lincolnway in La Porte, Giggles Boutique provides free clothing, hygiene products, diapers, formula, school supplies, and emergency essentials in a welcoming, boutique-style setting. The addition of food pantry services helps families meet another essential need while accessing support with dignity. Families can contact the boutique for pantry hours and information about receiving food assistance.

This season’s activities include:

November 1–13: Community Food Drive
Giggles Boutique and CFCU are partnering to collect food for local families ahead of the holidays. Community members and workplace teams are encouraged to contribute shelf-stable foods to support the boutique’s food pantry services. Contact Giggles for current needs and collection details.

Winter Coat Drive
Giggles is collecting winter coats to help neighbors prepare for colder weather. Residents and organizations can donate coats or organize a collection. Contact the boutique for donation guidelines and drop-off arrangements.

November 23: Turkey Giveaway
Giggles is currently collecting family names for its Thanksgiving giveaway. Ten winning families will each receive a turkey, sides, and desserts to help bring a holiday meal to their table. Contact Giggles to submit a family’s name or learn how to support the giveaway.

Now Through December 9: Shop with a Soldier Fundraising and Registration
Giggles Boutique is partnering with the American Legion and VFW to raise money so children can shop with a GI Joe or Jane. Donation bins at participating American Legion and VFW facilities are collecting contributions through the December 9 shopping event.  Each child’s purchases must include a winter coat and boots, combining holiday fun with essential cold-weather needs. Families must sign up their children in person at Giggles Boutique, 321 Lincolnway in La Porte.

December 12: Christmas Party
Giggles Boutique will celebrate the season with a Christmas party. Families and supporters should contact the boutique for event times, location, and participation details.

Community contributions help Giggles respond when a child needs warm clothing, a caregiver needs supplies for an unexpected placement, or a family needs food and other essentials. Businesses, schools, churches, civic groups, and nonprofit partners are encouraged to connect with Giggles about collections, volunteer opportunities, and financial support.

For food pantry information, event updates, donation needs, and ways to get involved, visit gigglesboutique.org or the Giggles Boutique Facebook group.