Toy drives are charity events that are crucial for providing holiday cheer to kids in our communities. They’re also a good way for parents to lead by example and show their kids how important it is to give to others in need.
Many families don’t have the funds to put towards a holiday celebration, which means your toy or children’s gift donation can fill the gap and bring a smile to a child’s face this holiday season. Ready to spread some holiday cheer? Check out this list of toy drives in Macomb, Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw counties to get you started.
Local toy drive events
Grand Change Makers Christmas Toy Drive
- Date: Ongoing through December 2025 (pick-up/distribution late December)
- Location: Various locations around metro Detroit (drop-off or shipping)
- Organizer: The Grand Change Makers Organization runs a toy drive to support families in need in Detroit.
How you can help:
- Drop off or ship new, unwrapped toys directly to Grand Change Makers.
- You can also make a financial contribution through their website, which will help them expand their reach.
- If you’re interested in volunteering, fill out their form to assist with toy distribution after the donation period.
All Total Health Systems
- Date: Now through Dec. 12, 2025
- Location: All Total Health Systems locations in Metro Detroit (various clinics check website for the closest one near you!)
- Organizer: Total Health Systems is partnering with Toys for Tots to collect toy donations for children in need.
How you can help:
- Bring new, unopened toys to any Total Health Systems location before Dec. 12.
- Consider asking a neighbor, your job, or a neighborhood organization to set up a toy donation station at their location.
18th Annual Variety Holiday Adopt-a-Child & Santa’s Workshop
- Date: Dec. 6, 2025
Location: Metro Detroit / Southeastern Michigan (various, coordinated by Variety Children’s Charity)
Organizer: Variety Children’s Charity of Detroit organizes this to provide gifts, clothing, and toys to children.
How you can help:
- Sponsor a kid by selecting items from their desire list; you’ll get all the necessary information, including age as well as gift suggestions.
- Bring new, unopened toys (still in their original packaging) to Santa’s Workshop. Variety will supply the wrapping supplies, labels and a cheerful morning filled with music and food.
Detroit Give Back Fest
- Date: 3-6 p.m. Dec. 13, 2025
- Location: 8635 Mack Ave., Detroit
- Organizer: Play Mates Detroit is hosting this day of community giving music, food trucks, family games, and a toy and coat donation drive.
How you can help:
- Bring unopened toys and warm clothes to the event.
- Consider volunteering your time, or simply share the details with your friends and family to boost donations.
17th Annual Charity Benefit Dinner & Toy Drive, Amazing Kinkz
- Date: 7-9:30 p.m. Dec. 14, 2025
- Location: 18090 Wyoming Ave., Detroit
- Organizer: Amazing Kinkz LLC hosts this annual holiday benefit a night of live music, spoken word and community, all with a giving spirit.
How you can help:
- Buy a ticket, and remember, each one needs to be paired with a brand-new toy.
- When you come, bring a new, unwrapped toy. No wrapping.
Ongoing local toy drive events
Chevy Dealers Annual Toy Drive
This sixth annual toy drive supports the Bottomless Toy Chest, a nonprofit that delivers toys year-round. Its mission is to deliver a toy to every child in the hospital. A wish list of new and unused toys can be seen here.
Gifts in Kind
Donate new toys to C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Wish lists are on their website along with their toy and gift safety guidelines. To schedule a time to deliver, call 734-764-1260.
Macomb Charitable Foundation
This organization helps homeless and at-risk children. Donate new toys and gift cards at one of the many drop-off locations in Macomb, Ray Township and Shelby Township.
Operation Christmas Child
Families can pack a shoe box for a child in need. This program is run by Samaritan’s Purse, a Christian organization that donates to kids all over the world. Fill the box with toys and necessities and track your box’s journey.
Rainbow Connection Holiday Toy Drive
Donate new and unwrapped toys to this organization. Check the Rainbow Connection website for holiday troy drive drop-off hours. Call 248-601-9474 for a special drop off.
Salvation Army Angel Tree
This toy and clothing drive is brought to you by the Salvation Army and Walmart. The trees have tags on them of a child’s wish list. Donors choose a tag and shop for the little boy or girl (doesn’t have to be at Walmart). Items can be dropped off at any Salvation Army.
Toys for Tots
Run by the U.S. Marines. Donate new and unused toys for a child in need. Various drop off locations can be seen here.
Do you know of any other toy drives in southeast Michigan? Share them with us in the comments so we can add them to our list!
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