2024 Holiday Toy Donations & Give Back Opportunities in Westchester
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Celebrate the season of giving by donating gifts to Westchester children or families in need. Below, we are sharing more about the local holiday toy donations and give back opportunities in Westchester. Get your kids involved so you can truly celebrate what this season is really all about.
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Have a Heart for the Holidays Drive
Families can donate toys, games, and gift cards to under-served Westchester kids. Additionally, children age 9 and younger will receive a developmentally appropriate toy. Families with children ages 10-18 will receive a gift card. For more information about the WJCS Have a Heart for the Holidays Gift Drive, contact Jennifer Kaplan, Director of Development, at jkaplan1@wjcs.com; 914-761-0600 extension 2227.
Child Care Council of Westchester: Annual Toy Drive
Join the Child Care Council of Westchester for their annual toy drive. They are accepting new, unwrapped toys for children 12 years and under from now until December 13th. Some gift suggestions include: Rattles/Baby Toys, Clothes/Bibs, Games, Books, Dolls, Winter Attire, Electronic Games, or you can order something from their Amazon wishlist. 313 Central Park Avenue, Scarsdale, NY 10583.
43rd Annual Holiday Sharing Drive from The Junior League of Northern Westchester
Participate in the 43rd Annual Holiday Sharing Drive in support of nearly 100 families. The Junior League of Northern Westchester works with agencies to make the holiday season brighter for struggling families in our area. Recipients of the holiday gifts include single-parent families, senior citizens, homeless families, physically challenged individuals, families suffering deep financial duress, and those struggling with terminal illness. You can also sponsor a family or make a monetary donation. A receipt for tax purposes will be provided for all donations.
Donate Clothing for Children and Teens with Sharing Shelf
Donate new or gently used clothing in all sizes year-round, from newborn through adult XXL to The Sharing Shelf. Donations must be in clean, wearable condition. Donors are required to schedule an appointment to drop off donations. The Sharing Shelf also encourages donors to visit their Target registry to order items that are regularly updated. Additionally, they have on-site recycling bins for stained and damaged clothing and partner with Helpsy to ensure that used clothing items do not end up in a landfill. The Sharing Shelf, 47 Purdy Avenue, Port Chester, NY, 10573.
Families can participate in Open Door’s Annual Holiday Toy Drive to provide gifts to underserved families. They plan to provide over 5,000 new and unwrapped toys and gift cards to local newborns and kids (up to age 14). Families can also participate by shopping virtually YouGiveGoods/Open Door Toy Drive or via their Holiday Toy Drive Amazon Wish List. For additional information on supporting the drive, contact donna.jaxheimer@yougivegoods.com. Additionally, you can participate by mailing a check payable to Open Door Foundation to Elisabeth Gilbert, Open Door Foundation, 165 Main Street, Ossining, NY 10562.
Westchester County Toys for Tots
Families can find a massive list of drop-off locations where you can leave a present to a child in need. Click here for the list of locations in Westchester. Additionally, families can donate funds online in support of the Marine Toys for Tots program.
Give back this holiday season with Feeding Westchester. Feeding Westchester aims to combat hunger and provide necessities to all members of the community. A donation of $500 can provide 1,500 meals to children and families in Westchester County. Every dollar donated can provide two meals, offering crucial assistance to all. During the holiday season, families can create Holiday Help from Home bags filled with side dish staples and dessert treats. Drop-offs will be accepted at one of Feeding Westchester’s distribution centers. Feeding Westchester also has several opportunities to help year-round. For more information, visit feedingwestchester.org.
Westchester’s Winter Wonderland is a 1.2-mile drive-thru experience featuring thousands of lights and various attractions such as angels of peace, dancing trees, glowing snowballs, a candy cane lane, a 100-foot light tunnel, and a 40-foot Christmas tree. The event’s proceeds directly benefit WPF and support the preservation and conservation of the 18,000 acres of parks, trails, and open spaces within the Westchester County Parks system; for more information, visit www.theWPF.org.
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