Make this holiday season even merrier by brightening the lives of Bay Area children with donations of toys, clothing, food, and other needed items. Dozens of nonprofits are waiting for people like you to drop by a new, unwrapped gift, or to make an online donation.
Below is an extensive list of San Francisco Bay Area holiday toy drives, their drop-off locations, needs, and deadlines, organized by area. Click on the links to visit organizations’ websites.
Can’t drop off a donation? Many are taking online donations, or will provide an address for checks.
Know of a toy drive we missed? Tell us below in the comments. We’ll update the list with new information as it comes in.
All Over the Bay Area
CHiPs For Kids
What it is: Annual toy drive for kids in need conducted by the California Highway Patrol.
Needs: New, unwrapped toys; also accepting canned goods.
Deadline: Dec. 16
Drop-off Locations: Any Golden Gate Division CHP office, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. [Read more…]