Toy Donation

Help a child in need with a toy donation

Almost everyone knows a family that has little or no income this holiday season. It happens to people, and sometimes it's through no fault of their own. When the economy slows to a halt, a lot of working people are affected. That's why there are agencies that will set up a Christmas toy donation, or possibly just a toy donation for children in the hospital.

There are children all over the world who need help with holiday gifts, but have you ever taken the time to notice that there are children in your own neighborhood who need a toy donation as well? The U.S. Marine Corps sponsor a Toys for Tots donation every year and shipped to needy children all over. But there are more items you can donate besides kids toys. Household items, foods and even hygienic products are welcome donations.

It's not just the children who need to be thought of during the holidays. You can contact your local chapter of the Salvation Army to inquire about a used toy donation (whether you want to donate items or are in need of them). Area schools will also have donation sites and can give you information about them.

What to Donate

You can donate almost any item to charity. Items from shampoo to used vehicles have been donated several times in the year. But the main focus around the holiday season is toys. Used toys that are still in good condition are acceptable, just be sure the toys are clean and in working condition. If there are little pieces to them, make sure they are all accounted for. Look the items over and check for holes or blemishes of any kind. Just because these kids don't have much doesn't mean they deserve trash.

If you want to donate brand new items, that is also a wonderful idea. You can purchase the items and drop them in a Toys for Tots donation box. These are typically set up in or around toy stores for optimum placement. Make a kid's Christmas a little brighter this year with a toy donation, and yours will be more blessed as well.

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my name is leeora, i live in charlotte. This year have been a very hard year for my family. I really need help this year for the holidays. My daughter is 23 on she a single mother. She has a little girl name Blessing she three. The only thing blessing want is a bike, or power wheel and a big doll house. My daughter is a good mother,with blessing father being in prison she been doing the best she can. She also help taking care of my son daughter, Amair she one. Please can son some help us this year. you can email me at leeora.robinson@yahoo.com

Posted on 12/7/2010 8:44:00 PM by Anonymous

I am a father of three beautiful children in the knoxville,TN area 2 boys ages 6 and 3 and a little girl age 4. I lost my job and been out of work for 6 months now. there mother has a part time job but with an income of 100-150 a week its hard to pay bills and provide a christmas for them they are good kids and it breaks my heart that they dont realize the complications going on. I know they are happy and im trying not to let them down anyone that can help please contact me at 865-936-8425 Thank you and God bless.

Posted on 12/7/2010 4:45:00 PM by Anonymous

I am a single mother of three a son 9 and two daughter 7 and 3.Right now I am working one or maybe two days a week only able to pay rent.I am just asking to put a smile on my kids face for christmas.I just want to give my kids a wonderful christmas.Please email if you help me and my family jadusngh1981@hotmail.com

Posted on 12/5/2010 1:55:00 AM by Anonymous

I am writing this hoping that someone out there can help not only me, but numerous or all of the kids that are currently living where i live. The Eureka, CA Mac Center. All the parents at this place are required to put away 80% of all their income (low-income families) into savings, as a result, most of us cannot afford gifts for Christmas, along with other numerous, non holiday, neccessities. If you would like to help, please call 707-269-9590. All the parents there (myself included) would be GREATLY appreciative of ANY kind of help.

Posted on 11/30/2010 4:14:00 PM by Anonymous

I am posting this in hopes that someone will help my children for Christmas this year or direct me somewhere that I will be able to find help getting them something for Christmas. I have five awesome children, and I am currently unemployed, though I have looked endlessly for employment. I have three girls and two boys, and I cant bear the thought of having to tell them that Santa isn't going to come to our house. Kids don't seem to understand financial crisis. All they understand is that everyone else has, but I don't. I hate to have to ask for help but the bible tells us that we have not because we ask not, so given that I am not ashamed to ask for blessings. In years past I have been fortunate to be able to help other children, and in the future I pray God's blessing so that I will be able to do so once again. I know God will provide, he always has... Hope this Holiday season is a blesses one for each of you. You may reach me by email @ arogersemt@yahoo.com. May God richly bless each of you that helps a child in need. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! :O)

Posted on 11/30/2010 2:44:00 PM by Anonymous

i have always been a person to help others and i never thought i would need help . my family and i lost everything and we are in need.ihave a beautiful 1year old,and a 15year old girl.they deserve the world please help us my email is bramick17@comcast.net THANK YOU AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Posted on 11/30/2010 11:54:00 AM by Anonymous

I am a mother of two and one on the way I have a premature lil boy named tyler 7 months old and a 4 year old girl named breanna i am really in need with help for christmas for my babys this is the only year i have been broke I lost my job cause of my son being sick.If you can help please email me at christina.sells@yahoo.com

Posted on 11/26/2010 4:29:00 PM by Anonymous

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Posted on 11/24/2010 10:57:00 AM by Anonymous

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Posted on 11/24/2010 10:50:00 AM by Anonymous

hi i am a single grandma raising my grandson who is 10 years old he is a blessing to me but i became disabled this year and i am unable to work doctors orders also cant collect unemployment not enough hours .i just recently had back surgery and my grandson was the only one i had to help me he is a great young man he to has disabilities but is doing great in school we live in san diego ca if anyone can find it in there heart to help this young man have a christmass it would be deeply appreciated thank you and GOD bless you all that reach out to those in need

Posted on 11/24/2010 10:48:00 AM by Anonymous

please help my friend

Posted on 11/23/2010 3:51:00 PM by Anonymous

Please I am trying to find a place for my son to get toys for his children for Christmas, he is living in WV, and is only working a few hrs a week. He has 4 children and thier Mother left them 4 yrs ago. He really needs help and I don't know who to turn to. I live in Florida and I am not work at this time. Please help me to find a place for him to turn to. He lives in Cross Lanes, WV, any info you can give me I will use it. Thank you Helen Hewitt Polk City, Fl. 33868

Posted on 11/22/2010 11:21:00 PM by Anonymous

Hello, I am a mother of 2 small boys (ages 5 and 2 1/2). We are having a very hard time this holiday season, I have another baby on the way and am supposed to be on complete bed rest due to some complications I am currently having, my fiance is the only one with any income right now and it is only part time because I cannot take care of the boys all day by myself. ANY types of donations would be greatly appreciated...even if not new it will be new to the boys. God Bless everyone in their times of need and I hope everyone has a safe and Happy Holiday! My e-mail is shortygal9@hotmail.com . Thank you very much and god bless :)

Posted on 11/22/2010 5:51:00 PM by Anonymous

Hi , I am a single Father of Two children . A boy of 7 and A girl of 9. I lost my job in Aug. of this year and i have been looking for work . We have lost our home , truck and have no sort of income . This year will be the first year i have not been able to provide a good Xmas for them and i have been trying so hard to find work to support them the best way i can. It would be a blessing to have an organization that could aid me in this time of need, i have always gave and never asked anything in return. Now i pray that this cry for help finds you well and i would be forever in your debt..jamesspurlock78@gmail.com

Posted on 11/22/2010 2:15:00 PM by Anonymous

Hi, I am a single mother of 5 children. I work part time only because I have six year old twins that I cannot and do not want to put in daycare after school. I have an 18 year old daughter who is such a great help to me with all the other kids, she is an angel. I have a son who is 15, he is a sports freak and is such a good kid, never gives me an ounce of trouble. I have a 12 year old daughter who loves anything that is given to her because she was brought up to be thankful for what she has. And again 6 year old twin girls who keep me young and keep me going. I have gone through a divorce in the last year, lost our family home and now pay a high rent on top of all the other necessities. I am looking for not charity, but just some organization or person who has the means to help provide these five wonderful children of mine with a nice holiday. I have family that has helped tremendously and I am now trying to figure this all out on my own that if you dont ask or hope then you wont get help. I am proud, like most people. I like to take on the responsibility myself, but am finding it hard to cope with everything else in life that is dealt. If your organization or anyone wants to help me then I will be appreciative from the bottom of my heart. Email if possible cbdesanti@yahoo.com. thank you and god bless

Posted on 11/21/2010 6:40:00 PM by Anonymous

Hello my name Bonnie Ortiz i live in Rio Rico Az, about 10 yrs ago I started giving toys in Nogales Son Mexico I have given all soure of toys from dollartoys to five dollar toys. I work at a office in town were I had many customers who from there heart would donate me . I no longer have a office and im not able to get in touch with all those loving customers. I would like to know if there is any way someone is willing to help me this christmas buy donating a toy a ball a doll, anything to continue to bring those wonderful smile to the needly chrildren of Nogales Sonora.I have pictures if you would like to see from years past, Thank You , Bonnie Ortiz cortiz2@tmo.blackberry.net

Posted on 11/21/2010 12:23:00 PM by Anonymous

hello im a mother of 7 which 5 of them are school age im in great need of help this christmas .i dont mind hand me downs and my children would be happy also.i would be very greatful for assnything even a resourse on where i can get help for my children to feel the joy of christmas like most of the little boys and girls in our country .any help were thankful.

Posted on 11/21/2010 10:47:00 AM by Anonymous

we are parents of 3 lbeautiful little girls ages 1,3,5. We just moved to missouri and have no income at t he time. All we want for our childrent to get a good christmas. I am doing online courses and the daddy gets ssi for disability that will pay the rent. Anything will help.I have always hoped others out all my life and I see how they felt. It is hard but I will do what it takes to make my girls happy. May God Bless You All. Happy Holidays. Please emial me at blueangeleyes_34@hotmail.com

Posted on 11/20/2010 5:40:00 PM by Anonymous

I just moved to Missouri am looking for a job and trying to get christmas taken care of for my kids. I really have no income and would love some help. Please email me at blueangeleyes_34@hotmail.com. Thank You

Posted on 11/20/2010 5:33:00 PM by Anonymous

I am a single mother of 2 that is in great need of help. I am a fulltime student trying to finish. I have been looking for a job for the last year and a half but have had no luck. My daughter is 8 and my son in 1. i try my best to help other and now I know how it feels to really need help. So if there is anyone out there who could help us for the holidays i would greatly appreciate it. you can email me at kas918@hotmail.com

Posted on 11/20/2010 1:12:00 PM by Anonymous

I was looking for a family that has a daughter around 10 years of age that needs some gifts for her child. My daughter is very fortunate and I would like to hand down some of her items to a family or girl that isn't as fortunate as she is. I know she is getting certain things this year that will be replacing others and instead of selling the items I would like to meet a family that could give them to their daughter. They are not new but, are in very good well kept condition. Please email me at chicrystal02@aol.com I am in the mchenry il area.

Posted on 11/19/2010 12:05:00 PM by Anonymous

I am a single mother and was just laid off from my job. I get no support and have a 12 year old daughter that I cannot afford to buy christmas presents for. She has had a really tough time since the divorce. I'm the only one she has and all I want is for her to have a good christmas. I anyone can help please email me at jkrhampton@yahoo.com

Posted on 11/18/2010 2:45:00 PM by Anonymous

My family really need help i have a lot of problems. starting with my children i barley have money to feed them and Cloth them. Christmas is the only thing that will make us happy this year. But i need help with housing if you can show us the love we need for Christmas i will thank you for that. the ages of my children 3 months, 2 years ,9 years ,5 years also 11 years old. and I'm currently on public assistance but the assistance is not realy helping me that well if you can bless us with a good chrismas thank you MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MY FAMILY. Adriena Perkins 2623 N sartain st and # (267)702-8908 thank ou again

Posted on 11/18/2010 2:19:00 PM by Anonymous

i never thought i would be in this situation but could really use some help for my 3 grandchildren. they are 6 yrs, 2 yrs, and 10 months. i am struggling with my rent and other bills and my heart is so sad that i cant give them a few things for christmas if you can help please e-mail me at Lmudpuppy20@hotmail.com. god bless everyone

Posted on 11/18/2010 1:06:00 PM by Anonymous

I am a grandmother in need of help for my two grandkids. age 9 and 4 years old. I just got them thru the courtsorder. I have been out of work for over a year now. i live in a very small town and no job around. the two little ones have been thru alot and i just want to make a christmas as nice as i can for them. i have no money to do this. i feel the two girl need a little happiness right now. i don't know what to do if i don't get a little help. please cant any one help my two little girl. i know god is so good.

Posted on 11/16/2010 12:25:00 PM by Anonymous

i am a single mother , i take care of my son who has diablities, and grandmother in very poor health. i work but am barely able to pay the bills, some times i have to put off paying them till the next month the money just does not stretch. thier prescriptions come first. christmas is coming and i would like to find some help to provide christmas to them both.

Posted on 11/15/2010 10:55:00 PM by Anonymous

I am a single widow with 4 kids and now raising my 7 month old nephew and I am unemployed currently doing online classes to get my high school diploma so I can get a career in becoming a social worker .So one day I can help people like me in need so if there is anyone or any agencies you know that can help me with my family I would love the help. Thanks my e-mail is carlosgirl28@ yahoo.com.

Posted on 11/14/2010 5:09:00 PM by Anonymous

im a single mom and need help for christmAS

Posted on 11/14/2010 3:45:00 PM by Anonymous

I am in great need of Christmas gifts for my granddaughter for Christmas. I have absolutely no way to get her anything as I have become disabled this year and am still waiting for word on my disability. Her name is Taylor and she is 11 years old and I have had custody of her since she was 1 1/2. I have always adopted an angel or helped with others needs for Christmas each year, but this year the tables have turned and I am in desperate need of help myself for her. My email address is sandytimbs1961@yahoo.com Thanks very much in advance if you can help.

Posted on 11/14/2010 9:36:00 AM by Anonymous

hi i am pastor suresh, my rural children are about 300 can some one comeforward with a christmas gift to these children. e mail:

Posted on 11/12/2010 3:47:00 PM by Anonymous

Hi my name is Vanessa Figueroa, I'm a single mom of 3 boys and I'm unemployed. I'm on public assistance right now. I will not be able to provided a christmas for my 3 boys can your charity help me. My boys name is Angel 9yrs old, Ivan 3yrs old, and Tyler 2 1/2months. Can you help me? or atleast send me a list of charity were my boys can sendd Santa a letter for a gift. Thank you for everything Merry Christmas and May God bless you.

Posted on 11/12/2010 2:53:00 AM by Anonymous

I have been out of work and i have three kid and can not get them chrismas this year and was hoping i couid get some help.Thank You,Laura Coleman

Posted on 11/11/2010 2:08:00 PM by Anonymous

We are Parents of 4 children and need help with christmass this year we have both been out of work for the past year and have a handiecap child if anyone can help us or tell were we can go it would be a big help you can reach me at ringmaster212@msn.com

Posted on 11/11/2010 12:30:00 PM by Anonymous

we are two parents who love our children and need some help with getting them something for christmas. we are normally on the other end giving and never recieving, but this year has been difficult. I'm out of work and my wife is paying all the bills. we would like to know if someone would help make my kids christmas joyful. Please contact me at aljnc@charter.net

Posted on 11/10/2010 2:16:00 PM by Anonymous

need help with gifts for my two boys they specal ed boys need somthinggood in life to leift up spirts alandag2@gmail .com thnks

Posted on 11/9/2010 12:08:00 PM by Anonymous

I am looking for donations of toys for children for christmas, I am a community member and trying to help some families this 2010 christmas.

Posted on 10/27/2010 12:12:00 PM by Anonymous

i am looking for donations for children at the Escolinha Sorriso das Criancas in Mozambique. its a nursery school for low income earning parents and given the amount of money the mothers pay its not enough to buy food, pay teachers and buy toys the school doesnt have any ttoys. please helpmy e mail adress is manjandadorothy"yahoo.co.uk

Posted on 8/18/2010 8:24:00 AM by Anonymous

Posted on 8/18/2010 8:23:00 AM by Anonymous

where do i send these toys for donation

Posted on 5/11/2010 12:35:00 PM by Anonymous

i would like information about where to send needy chilred for the annual 2009 christmas toy drive in nyc please end the following information to me at 1520 carroll st apt 2d brooklyn ny 11213 and the age range of the children my name is angela rogers

Posted on 12/8/2009 1:38:00 PM by Anonymous