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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

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