Local holiday toy drives, giveaways
Nov 25, 2024
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – 'Tis the season of giving.
Several local organizations are hosting toy drives and offering giveaways in the coming weeks.
Below is a running list.
WSAV is also hosting our own toy drive. Learn more at wsav.com/holidayhope.
If you'd like your organization's drive/giveaway added, email [email protected].
Bluffton Police Department
The Bluffton Police Department, town employees and the Lowcountry Retired Law Enforcement Officers Association are hosting their 11th annual Toy Drive now until Wednesday, Dec. 11.
Toys can be dropped off at:
Bluffton Police Department (101 Progressive Street)
Bluffton Town Hall (20 Bridge Street)
All toys collected will go to local families through Bluffton Self Help.
The police department will also be hosting its Shop with a Cop event where each school resource officer selects two children to go on a shopping spree.
To contribute, monetary donations can be made online through the Bluffton Police Department Benevolence Fund via the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry: linked here.
You can also send checks to The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, P.O. Box 23019, Hilton Head Island, SC 29925. Be sure to write “Shop with a Cop” in the memo section.
CFL is a 501[c][3], and donations are tax-deductible.
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City of Statesboro
The city and its partner organizations are seeking toy donations for children ages 1 to 16.
Toy donations can be dropped off in the Statesboro City Hall lobby (40 East Main St., Statesboro) Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The toy drive will run through Wednesday, Dec. 18.
Toys will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis on Sunday, Dec. 22 from 1 to 4 pm. at the Boys and Girls Club of Bulloch County (1 Lee Hill Dr.).
Colleton County Sheriff's Office
The sheriff's office is hosting a toy drive now through Monday, Dec. 16.
They have three drop-off locations for toys:
Colleton County Sheriff's Office (394 Mable T. Willis Blvd, Walterboro, SC)
Bee City (1066 Holly Ridge Lane, Cottageville, SC)
Hamilton's Fine Furniture (2565 Bells Highway, Walterboro, SC)
Officials said they are especially in need of toys for children aged 0-12.
The toys will be distributed to local families chosen by school resource officers. The sheriff's office said many of these children may have experienced violent crimes or economic hardships.
Donors are asked to avoid donating toy guns, knives, grenades or other weapons.
Evans County Christmas Jamboree
Gifts, including TVs, hoverboards and bikes, will be given away to over 300 children at the Christmas Jamboree.
It's happening on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Evans County Community Center (720 Church St., Claxton).
There will also be gifts given to parents and guardians, and one family will receive a free vacation.
There will be a Winter Wonderland set up for family photos, plus games, bounce houses, food and pop-up shops.
Feed the Hungry
At the 16th annual Christmas Holiday Dinner, Feed the Hungry will be giving away free toys.
They'll also have hot meals, live entertainment, kids corner, Empowerment Zone and more.
It's set for Monday, Dec. 23 at 4 p.m. at the Enmarket Arena (620 Stiles Ave., Savannah).
For more information call 912-436-7380 or visit this link.
SAFE Shelter
SAFE Shelter has partnered with the Thompson Savannah for the Savannah Night Market. It's set for Friday, Dec. 1, from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Eastern Warf (101 Port St., Savannah).
Attendees are invited to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the SAFE Shelter Toy Drive & Raffle.
Each donation grants an entry into a raffle to win a one-night stay at the Thompson.
The event, free and open to the public, will also offer local vendors, free Santa photos and more.
Learn more about SAFE Shelter here.