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.
- Arapahoe County Facilities | 1610 W. Littleton Blvd.
- Columbine Town Hall | 2 Middlefield Rd., Columbine Valley
- Englewood Tavern | 4386 S. Broadway
- Active Athletes | 8175 S. Grant Way
- Redstone Bank | 5350 S. Santa Fe Dr., Unit C
- Resolute Brewery | 7286 S. Yosemite, #110
- Brewery Boot Camp | 4151 E. County Line Rd., Unit B
- Dr. Loper DDS | 1279 W. Littleton Blvd
- Colorado Center for the Blind | 2233 W. Sheppard Ave
- Bemis Library | 6014 S. Datura St
- Ralph Schomp Honda | 1003 Plum Valley Lane
- Ralph Schomp Nisson | 5067 S. Wadsworth
- Fire station #13 | 6290 W. Coal Mine Ave
- Fire Station #14 | 6600 S. Colorado Blvd
- Fire Station #17 | 9554 S. University
- Fire Station #18 | 401 Timbervale Trail
To receive new toys for your family, families may register online.
For more information about the Arapahoe Santa Claus Shop, visit arapahoesantashop.net.
#BeAGiver Holiday Gift Drive
Drop-Off Dates: November 1 - December 9, 2023.
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.
Where: General holiday gifts can be sent contact-free from Amazon or YouGiveGoods wishlists, or any preferred delivery service, directly 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.
Cherry Hills Village 10th Anniversary Toy Drive
Drop-Off Dates: November 1 through December 15, 2023.
What: New and unwrapped toys that will appeal to kids ranging from birth to age 18.
Where: Cherry Hills Village Police Department at 2460 E Quincy Avenue, Englewood.
To contribute monetary donations, visit voacolorado.org/toydrive
Christmas in the City
Organizations: Denver Dream Center
Drop-Off Dates: December 14-16, 2023
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 14-16.
For more information about Christmas in the City, visit denverdreamcenter.org/events/christmas-in-the-city-2
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: Online.
To receive gifts from the Denver Santa Claus Shop, register online. Registration opens November 15, 2023
For more information, visit denversantaclausshop.org
Hope & Home Christmas Toy Drive
Drop-Off Dates: Gifts are requested no later than December 14th
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 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 2nd from 8:45am to 4pm.
For more information visit kenziscauses.org/toy-drop-off-locations
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 24 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
