Toy and Gift Drive
Event Details
Donate a toy and bring a smile to a child’s face this holiday season! Our goal is to provide to 600 local families (about 1,300 children) and we can’t do that without the support from caring individuals. See below for exact number of toys needed by age group.
ALL DROP-OFFS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Book your drop-off appointment ahead before spaces are filled. Sign-ups open November 1st
The toy drive has ended for this year. Thank you to all who gave toys! If you would still like to contribute for 2023, you can give financially online here.
Toys Still Needed
Numbers updated weekly based on toy drop-off appointments received.
Sign-ups for drop-off appointments will open November 1st. Be sure to sign-up quickly before all available times are taken.
Event Date
December 2-16, 2024
Drop-off Locations
147 W Rose Ave, Orange 92867
6688 Beach Blvd, Buena Park 90621
Ages
0-2
Ages
3-5
Ages
6-9
Ages
10-12
Ages
13-17
Number of toys needed as of December 16, 2023
Two Ways To Give
Drop-off by Appointment
drop-off by appointment at Friendly Center. Scheduled drop-offs are Dec 2nd-16th.
OR
Order Items Online
2200 W Orangewood Ave, Ste 240
Orange, CA 92868
IMPORTANT GUIDELINES:
- All gifts should be brand new. No used items.
- Minimum toy value of $25 each.
- All toys and gifts should be unwrapped.
- Collecting for ages 0-17.
- Gift Cards are welcome.
Suggested Toys and Gifts
CHILDREN TOYS
- Infant learning toys
- Toy cars and trucks
- Legos
- Arts supplies
- Balls/sport equipment
- Skateboards
- Board games
- Action Figures/Dolls
- Craft kits
- Remote control toys
TEEN GIFTS
- Skateboards
- Headphones/earbud
- Bluetooth speakers
- Balls/sport equipment
- Makeup, bath/nail products
- Flat irons, curling irons, hairdryers
- Watches
- Wallets
- Target or Walmart gift cards ($25 increments)
- Fast food gift cards
How We Distribute
Each family also receives a bag of hygiene items and groceries.
Shop & Give
How to setup:
- Go to www.Smile.Amazon.com
- Sign into your Amazon account
- Go to “Your Account”
- Under Account Settings, select Change Your Charity
- Search for Friendly Center Inc and select
- Continue to shop at www.Smile.Amazon.com everytime