Program iv · Holiday toys

Something to open. A reason to smile.

A holiday toy drive that collects new, unwrapped toys for San Diego kids whose families need a hand this season.

A volunteer lifting a wrapped donation box from a delivery truck on a residential street

Status

Holiday toy drive: details coming soon

We are working on drop-off locations and dates. They will be posted here and on Instagram. Families who would like a donation for their children can tell us now through the Get Help form.

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What it is

We collect new, unwrapped toys from neighbors and local businesses, then volunteers sort and wrap them for children in families who are stretched thin over the holidays.

Who it helps

Children in under-resourced San Diego families. Parents and guardians can request help privately, and donations are shared with dignity.

A person wrapping holiday presents in bright paper on a wood floor

How to help

Three ways to lend a hand.

Give a toy

New and unwrapped, please. Drop-off details will be posted here.

Toy tips

Volunteer

Sort, wrap and help hand out donations.

Volunteer

Give

Donations help buy toys for age groups that are often missed, like teens.

Donate

Give a toy

Toy tips.

Great donations

  • New, unwrapped toys in original packaging
  • Books, art kits and puzzles
  • Sports balls and outdoor games
  • Donations for teens: journals, headphones, donation-ready kits

Please avoid

  • Used or opened toys
  • Toy weapons or violent games
  • Food or candy
  • Wrapped donations (we check and wrap them)

Need this help?

Tell us what your family needs.

Requests are private and there is no cost.

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Become a Helper.

Monthly donations let us plan ahead. One-time donations help too. Every dollar goes to our mission and necessary admin costs, with a receipt for every expense.