Hosting a gift drive for The Friends of Foster Care is a meaningful way to bring smiles to children in the foster care system. Your efforts ensure that every child experiences the magic of the holidays.
Important Dates
Oct 28 to Nov 1 – boxes distributed to community partners
Nov 1 – Community partners place boxes out for the public
Nov 15 to Dec 6 – pick-up as requested by location (please provide 2-day notice)
Dec 8 – Volunteers collect gifts (donation bins are left)
Dec 9 to Dec 19– pick-up as requested by location (please provide 2-day notice)
Dec 26 to Jan 2 bins and any remaining gifts picked up as volunteer schedules allow
Gift Ideas
Teens
- Headphones
- Journals
- Speakers
- Hats & Scarfs
Families
- Board Games
- Blankets
- Hot Cocoa
Children
- Toys
- Stuffed Animals
- Coloring Books & Crayons
- Arts & Crafts
Donation Box Locations
Check out the map below to find donation box locations for individual, undesignated, gifts