Five years ago, Adrian Wilson and his son Bryson started the Twin Cities Toy Drive together, with a small team of three and just 12 local companies hosting boxes.
We believe every child deserves to feel seen, valued, and celebrated. Every gift is more than just a toy. It’s a reminder to our children that they matter and that their community sees them.
Five years later, we’re still doing it together, creating spaces where kids are encouraged to imagine boldly and dream big.
Five years in, what started as a small idea (collecting toys during the holidays) has grown into a citywide tradition, bringing companies, artists and neighbors together around one goal: helping kids and families.
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During the season of giving, founder Adrian Wilson joined FOX 9 to share how the first annual Twin Cities Toy Drive came together, and how the whole metro could help fill a wish list.
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years of holiday toy drives across the Twin Cities
toys and donations delivered to families
local partners hosting ToyDrop Boxes
community organizations supported: schools, youth centers and grassroots groups
Every toy and donation goes to kids and families right here, through organizations like:
and other local community organizations across the Twin Cities.
Looking to make an impact this holiday season? Bring the Twin Cities Toy Drive to your business, organization, or community space.
Your efforts directly benefit families across the Twin Cities, helping ensure every child has a gift to open this holiday season.
A ToyDrop Box brings people together: employees, customers, neighbors, and friends, all rallying for a shared cause.
Hosting shows your commitment to making a difference, fostering goodwill and positive recognition for your organization.
Fill out the form below and we'll be in contact shortly to set your space up as an official ToyDrop Box drop-off location.
Promote your drop-off location! Share your ToyDrop Box on social media, in newsletters, or with your network.
We handle the toy pick-up and distribution to ensure every donation brings holiday magic to our communities.
175 businesses, hotels, gyms, restaurants and community spaces host a ToyDrop Box. A few of them:
Teens deserve something exciting to open, too!
Play-Doh · dolls · action figures · dress-up sets · puzzles · pretend-play sets · cars & trucks · building blocks · learning toys · arts & crafts · books
LEGO/building sets · dolls · action figures · remote-control cars · science kits · arts & crafts · board games · sports equipment · books · character toys
STEM kits · LEGO sets · art sets · jewelry/craft kits · sports equipment · board/card games · headphones · room décor · journals · books/graphic novels · age-appropriate electronics
Make a financial gift, and we'll do the shopping for you.
Financial donations are especially helpful because they let us buy gifts for the age groups where donations run low, particularly babies, toddlers, and teenagers.
Donate HereReady to host a ToyDrop Box and join the mission? Sign up today and be part of the joy that makes the holidays unforgettable.
Our partners and sponsors are the heart of our mission. Through generous contributions, hosting drop-off locations, and providing resources, our community partners make it possible to reach more families each year.
The mission of Sanneh is to empower youth, improve lives, and unite communities. Sanneh empowers youth by supporting educational attainment through in-school and after-school support, improves lives through programs that strengthen physical health and social-emotional development, and unites communities by advancing diversity, equity, and community well-being.
Deeply rooted in North Minneapolis, V3 Sports uplifts families through health, wellness, and opportunity. Toy donations go directly to their community work.
Agape Oasis serves families of North Minneapolis with care and dignity. We're honored to have toy donations support their impact.
…plus 160+ local businesses, corporations, and community spaces that host ToyDrop Boxes every season. 🎨
The Twin Cities Toy Drive has been covered by local media throughout the metro. Here are some of our favorite features.
Also featured on WCCO / CBS Minnesota and other local outlets.
Press inquiries: twincitiestoydrive@gmail.com