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.