The Pumpkin Patch

The Outreach Committee began this project in 2003 and for the past 11 years our little pumpkin patch has done some huge things. Our pumpkin patch is the only place in town where the Halloween and Christmas are connected! Every pumpkin purchased at our pumpkin patch is money for Christmas presents for Pleasure Island children who would otherwise not have Christmas.

Our staff stays in contact with the social workers at the local schools, and with parental permission, we buy Christmas gifts for local families in need. We shop for items the children would have no expectation of being able to receive. We may buy needed new socks and pajamas, but also get them a music CD; or maybe a dress for a girl, but surprise her with a doll and stroller.

St Paul’s pumpkin patch is not the only place in the greater Wilmington area to buy a pumpkin, nor is it the biggest or the fanciest, but it IS the only one where all the profits go directly to local children, and we’re proud of that fact!