Embrace the spirit of giving this time of year by contributing to these Arizona holiday toy drives. Each donation brings joy and hope to children and families who need it most this holiday season.
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Toys for Tacos Holiday Drive
Various
Spread holiday magic with Valley favorite Mesquite Fresh Street Mex as it partners with The Foster Alliance for its fifth-annual Toys for Tacos charitable holiday drive benefiting Arizona’s foster youth. Customers who donate a brand new, unwrapped toy to one of Mesquite’s nine locations will receive one free taco—it’s a win-win. Donation items (think Legos, Squishmallows, makeup, skincare, sports balls, etc.) will be accepted through Dec. 18, aiming to collect over 45,000 toys for the 12,000-plus foster youth in state and tribal care. For more information, visit eatmesquite.com.
Phoenix Children’s Toyland
Phoenix
Make the holiday season shine brighter with Phoenix Children’s Toyland, an Arizona holiday toy drive returning for the season to bring joy to children hospitalized during the holidays. From Dec. 6 to Dec. 15, new, unwrapped toys will be collected for the patients, with donations accepted at the Rosenberg Children’s Medical Plaza. Donations can be dropped off on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on weekends from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Dec. 23 and Dec. 24, a special area of the hospital will be transformed into Toyland, where parents can shop for gifts free of charge for their hospitalized children. For more information, visit phoenixchildrensfoundation.org.
A New Leaf Holiday Campaign
Mesa
For the 2,089 families experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County, the holidays can be a particularly challenging time; but A New Leaf, a Phoenix-based nonprofit, is working to bring hope and relief through its holiday donation campaign. This initiative aims to provide safe shelter, essential items, and a touch of joy to families rebuilding their lives. Donations of gift cards for groceries and gifts, kitchen essentials like pots and pans, cozy items such as bath towels and twin sheets, small toolkits, and seasonal items like pajamas and cologne sets can make a meaningful impact. Monetary contributions are also being matched dollar-for-dollar up to $200,000 by the Ibis Foundation. Donations can be dropped off at La Mesita Family Shelter in Mesa, offering an opportunity for the community to help brighten the season for those in need. For more information, visit turnanewleaf.org.

The Singletons’ Santa Program
Phoenix
Embrace the spirit of giving by contributing to the Singletons’ Santa Program. This annual drive brings the magic of the holidays to single-parent families experiencing the emotional and financial strain of cancer treatments. Donation items can include new toys, gift cards, and gas cards and will be accepted at The Singletons HUB in Phoenix. These gifts will help these single parents provide a heartwarming holiday for their little ones. For more information, visit thesingletonsaz.org.
Wine Girl
Scottsdale
Help Wine Girl in Scottsdale on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. as the local winery hosts its 4th annual holiday Fill the Bus toy drive in collaboration with AZ Girls Club. This charitable drive will benefit the Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children, whose mission is to provide emotional and financial support to families managing the health and well-being of a loved one with pediatric cancer. In addition to bringing a new, unwrapped toy, guests can browse trendy gifts for friends and family and participate in bottle engraving with DAOU Vineyards. Each guest who donates a toy will receive a penny glass of rosé. For more information, visit winegirl.com.
U.S. Egg’s Annual Toy & Pajama Drive
Various
Join Team Santa by helping U.S. Egg, the Valley’s beloved breakfast and lunch spot, with its annual holiday drive. The morning joint is partnering with The Foster Alliance for the entire month of November, as it collects holiday presents and pajamas for children in foster care. In addition to new toys, the drive also accepts pajamas for preschoolers and teens, diapers, and hygiene essentials. Charitable donors can bring their items to any U.S. Egg location before indulging in a festive breakfast until Nov. 30. For more information, visit www.useggrestaurant.com.

The Foster Alliance Holiday Drives
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With a mission to spread joy during the most wonderful time of the year, The Foster Alliance is bringing back its popular toy drives to benefit Arizona’s foster children with a series of charitable holiday events. These include a Fill Santa’s Sleigh initiative on Dec. 5, where guests can drop off gifts, sip hot chocolate, and meet Santa. Other events include a toy drive at Scottsdale Quarter (in addition to a concert with holiday characters) on Dec. 7, as well as a toy drive at the Cardinals vs. Seahawks game on Dec. 8. These events will collect gifts to distribute at the Holiday Joy Fest on Dec. 12, where foster parents can pick up gifts for free for the children in their care. The Foster Alliance continues to be a crucial resource for over 12,000 foster kids across the state, and this toy drive ensures that every child gets a special holiday surprise. For more information, visit thefosteralliance.org.
Magical Builders’ Jamma Jingles Charity Drive
Scottsdale
Tis’ the season to give, and Magical Builders’ Annual Jamma Jingles Charity Drive makes it easy by giving back to locals during this Arizona holiday toy drive. Celebrating 20 years, the initiative is collecting new, unwrapped pajamas and gently used or new books to benefit The Foster Alliance. Donations will be accepted until Dec. 20 at 7819 E. Paradise Lane in Scottsdale. This drive supports Arizona’s largest provider of essential needs for foster children and ensures that the youngest members of the foster community have the essentials they need to thrive, especially during the holidays. For more information, visit www.magicalbuilders.org.
Streets of New York
Various
From Dec. 2 to Dec. 20, Valley favorite Streets of New York is partnering with Childhelp this season to provide a magical holiday experience to at-risk children and teens of all ages. To help the initiative, locals can donate new, unwrapped toys, clothing, and comfort items to any Streets of New York locations in Arizona. For more information, visit www.streetsofnewyork.com.

Brody’s Italian Holiday Toy Drive
Phoenix
Spread holiday cheer this season with Brody’s Italian in Phoenix. The renowned restaurant is partnering with the Sojourner Center for a special Arizona holiday toy drive benefiting survivors of domestic violence and their families. From now until Dec. 20, guests are encouraged to purchase new, unwrapped toys from the Sojourner Center’s holiday wish list. As a thank you, Brody’s Italian will offer a 10 percent discount to those who donate. The drive supports children and teens, ensuring they receive thoughtful and meaningful gifts this holiday season. Toys depicting guns, violence, or alcohol will not be accepted with respect to the experiences of the survivors. For more information, visit brodysitalian.com.
Angry Crab Shack’s Annual Toy Drive
Various
To ensure everyone has a merry and bright holiday, Angry Crab Shack is hosting its annual toy drive benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children, a network of nonprofit children’s hospitals and other pediatric medical facilities across North America. Arizona locations are collecting new, unwrapped toys for hospitalized children this holiday season, with items being collected for tots and teens. Donation boxes are set up inside all locations, making it easy for locals and visitors to drop off gifts before enjoying a seafood meal. For more information, visit www.angrycrabshack.com.
Shredding with Santa
Phoenix
ProShred Arizona hosts its Shredding with Santa event in partnership with Sanderson Ford Operation Santa Claus toy drive. The Shredding with Santa shred-a-thon allows residents to shred up to two boxes of unwanted documents in exchange for a donation of an unwrapped toy, children’s clothing item, packaged food, or a small monetary donation. The shred-a-thon will take place on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon at Sanderson Lincoln 2121 West Bell Road in Phoenix. The event will feature a special appearance by Santa Claus. (Residents can also donate unwrapped toys, children’s clothing, packaged food, or money to
Operation Santa Claus through Dec. 18. Anyone who donates will has a chance to win a Ford F-150 or a Lincoln Corsair.) For more information, visit
givetotheclaus.com.