Douglas F. McKey Christmas Club

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Since 1917

A tradition in pictures.

See the people behind Christmas giving in Milwaukee, including photographs from the 2025 season and the Club's historical collection.

Volunteers of different generations help wrap gifts and prepare Christmas supplies for neighbors.

Historical images are identified separately from recent-season photographs. These photographs do not represent this year's event.

Neighbors wrapping gifts together

Delivering gifts to families

Preparing gifts for distribution

The next generation joins in

Coordinating the day's work

Delivering gifts in winter

Packing Christmas gifts

Welcoming people to the event

Preparing gifts side by side

Supporting volunteers at the welcome table

A room full of helping hands

Loading gifts for delivery

Choosing gifts in the community

A season of coming together

Getting supplies ready

Hands at work

Preparing the essentials

Working side by side

Planning the details

Bags ready to go

Making room for generosity

This season's Christmas events

2026 McKey Christmas Club — Gift wrapping

Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM Central Time. Ambassador Hotel, 2308 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233.

2026 McKey Christmas Club — Christmas distribution

Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time. Ambassador Hotel, 2308 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233.

2026 McKey Christmas Club — Grab and Go Lunch

Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 11:30 AM Central Time; ends Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM. Ambassador Hotel, 2308 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233.

$25.00 per person.

View the current schedule and register to volunteer