As the holiday season approaches, many local organizations are starting to gear up for their annual toy drives. These drives provide an opportunity for people to spread joy and cheer by donating toys to families in need. If you're looking to participate in a toy drive this year, there are plenty of options available- both in person and online.
If your family needs a little extra help this holiday season, be sure to sign up as soon as possible to receive toys for the holidays.
Arapahoe Santa Claus Shop
What: New and unwrapped toys that will appeal to kids ranging from birth to age 10. This organization serves families in Sheridan, Englewood, and Littleton, CO.
Where: Toy collection boxes are available throughout the Denver metro area. End dates for each location are listed below.
- Arapahoe Community College until Nov. 27 at 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton
- Arapahoe County Facilities until Dec. 2 at 1610 W. Littleton Blvd
- Bemis Library until Dec. 2 at 6014 S. Datura
- Dr. Loper until Dec. 2 at 1279 W. Littleton Blvd
- Colorado School for the Blind until Nov. 29 at 2233 W. Shepperd
- Brewery Boot Camp 4151 E. County Line Rd. Unit B
- Columbine Town Hall - 2 Middlefield Rd.
- Englewood Tavern 4386 S. Broadway
- Redstone Bank 5350 S. Santa Fe Dr.
- Resolute Brewery 7286 S. Yosemite #110
- Zoeys 2893 S. Broadway
To receive new toys for your family, families may register online. REGISTRATION IS FULL Donations still being accepted!
A great way to help year round is by participating in the King Soopers Community Rewards program. Click HERE to learn more.
For more information about the Arapahoe Santa Claus Shop, visit https://www.arapahoesantashop.net/home
#BeAGiver Holiday Gift Drive
Drop-Off Dates: November 1 - December 9, 2024.
What: New toys that will appeal to children, families, older adults, and adults with disabilities in need. Register online to sponsor a family in need or donate gifts
Where: General holiday gifts can be sent from Amazon or YouGiveGoods wish lists, or dropped off in person to DHS at the address below.
- Denver Human Services
Attn: GIVE Holidays
1200 Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80204
For more information about the #BeAGiver Holiday Gift Drive, visit denvergov.org
Volunteers of America - The Village Toy Drive
Drop-Off Dates: November 1 through December 15, 2024.
What: New and unwrapped toys that will appeal to kids ranging from birth to age 18.
Where: First American State Bank – 8390 E Crescent Parkway, Suite 100, Greenwood Village
To contribute monetary donations, visit https://www.voacolorado.org/the-village-toy-drive/
Christmas in the City
Organizations: Denver Dream Center
Drop-Off Dates: December 12-14, 2024
What: New toys for children of a variety of ages. Select a family from the Adoption Registration List to shop for age-appropriate gifts.
Where: Wrapped gifts are exchanged in person at the Denver Dream Center.
Volunteers will distribute gifts at the Denver Dream Center on December 12-14
For more information about Christmas in the City, visit https://www.denverdreamcenter.org/hope-for-the-holidays
Denver Santa Claus Shop
Drop-Off Dates: Monetary donations are accepted year-round.
What: New toys for children from birth through age 11. Purchase toys on Amazon & Walmart Wish Lists to have gifts shipped directly to the Denver Santa Claus Shop.
Where: Drop off toys at locations below:
Denver Santa Claus Shop - 2500 E. 1st Avenue, Denver 80206
- December 3 from 4 – 7 p.m.
- December 5 from 4 – 7 p.m.
- December 7 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- December 10 from 4 – 7 p.m.
- December 12 from 4 – 7 p.m.
- December 13, 14, 16 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- December 17 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Denver Mattress Company -November 29th – December 13th
- 5740 N Broadway, Denver 80216
- 1243 S Colorado Blvd, Denver, 80222
- 10800 E 45th Avenue, Denver, 80239
- 5445 N Bannock Street, Denver 80216
- 10301 W 6th Avenue, Lakewood, 80215
- 4298 S Parker Road, Aurora, 80014
- 8100 W Crestline Avenue Unit B-3, Littleton, 80123
- 5779 S Alkire, Littleton, 80127
- 8375 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree, 80124
- 3440 East I-25 Frontage Road, Dacono, 80514
- 9279 S Parker Road, Parker, 80134
To receive gifts from the Denver Santa Claus Shop, register online. Registration is open.
For more information, visit https://www.denversantaclausshop.org/
Hope & Home Christmas Toy Drive
Drop-Off Dates: Gifts are requested no later than December 12th
What: New and unwrapped toys for kids of varying ages
Where: Shop online and ship directly with Amazon Wish Lists by region or drop off gifts directly at Hope & Home offices around Colorado.
- Colorado Springs Region: 4945 N 30th Street, Colorado Springs
- Denver Region: 1201 S. Steele Street, Denver
- San Luis Valley Region: 605 3rd Street, Alamosa
- Western Slope Region: 210 Main Street, Delta
For more information, visit https://hopeandhome.org/toydrive/
Kenzi's Causes Annual Holiday Toy Drive
Drop-Off Dates: October 1 - November 30 each year.
What: New and unwrapped toys that will appeal to kids ranging from birth to age 18.
Where: Various drop-off locations can be found on the site locator map. For donations outside the typical collection dates, you may visit Kenzi’s Causes Office on Monday-Friday from 8am to 4pm. The office is located at 2230 South Fraser Street, Unit 3 in Aurora.
To receive new toys for your family, guests may attend one of six different toy drive distribution events.
The Denver Toy Shop event will take place at the National Western Complex on Saturday, December 7th from 8:45am to 3:30pm. Register HERE
For more information visit https://kenziscauses.org/
Salvation Army & Walmart Angel Tree
What: New toys for children of a variety of ages. Shop for toys on the Walmart website to have gifts shipped directly to families in need.
Where: Online!
For more information and additional Angel Tree lists, visit salvationarmyusa.org/usn/walmart-angel-tree
Together for Colorado Toy Drive
Organizations: Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, CBS Colorado, King Soopers, and 97.3 KBCO
Drop-Off Dates: Friday, November 29 to Sunday, December 24.
What: New and unwrapped toys that will appeal to kids ranging from the ages of 5 to 18. Wish List items include gift cards, electronics, art supplies, sports equipment, books, games, clothing, and more!
Where: Drop-off locations are available throughout the Denver metro area.
- King Soopers: Toy bins will be located at the storefront of more than 100 participating King Soopers
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver main office: 2017 W. 9th Ave, Denver, CO 80204 (between 9 a.m. and 4 pm., M-F, please call us ahead of time at 303-892-9200)
For more information about Together for Colorado, visit bgcmd.org/donate/toy-drive
