Toy and Gift Drive

Help reach over 1,300 local children
toys

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

Our current needs of toys and gifts by age group.
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<br>0-2

Ages
0-2

150
needed out of 162
Ages<br>3-5

Ages
3-5

191
needed out of 215
Ages<br>6-9

Ages
6-9

350
needed out of 362
Ages<br>10-12

Ages
10-12

276
needed out of 288
Ages<br>13-17

Ages
13-17

443
needed out of 455

Number of toys needed as of October 31, 2024

Two Ways To Give

Drop-off by Appointment

Collect or purchase toys and gifts to
drop-off by appointment at Friendly Center. Scheduled drop-offs are Dec 2nd-16th.

OR

Order Items Online

Order from our Amazon Wishlist and have shipped directly to Friendly Center at
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.
kids

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

600 Families are registered
Parents are registered for appointments to handpick gifts for their children.
Each family also receives a bag of hygiene items and groceries.

Shop & Give

LET AMAZON DONATE FOR YOU
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Friendly Center every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at AmazonSmile, you’ll find the same prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price.

How to setup:

  1. Go to www.Smile.Amazon.com
  2. Sign into your Amazon account
  3. Go to “Your Account”
  4. Under Account Settings, select Change Your Charity
  5. Search for Friendly Center Inc and select​
  6. Continue to shop at www.Smile.Amazon.com everytime

Give Financially

Questions?

Please call us at (714) 771-5300 or email us at donations@friendlycenter.org.