I always do a big toy clean out before christmas which often leaves me with boxes and bags full of gently used items that can go to a good cause.
Places to donate toys for christmas.
The organization may give the toy directly to a less fortunate child or sell the item in the organization s thrift store.
As an extra incentive donate toys to a qualifying charity or nonprofit to deduct the items on your taxes.
Before you actually send your donation box it might be a good idea to figure out the age group of the.
Volunteers are asked to pay 25 and pack a virtual shoebox of gifts for a child including essentials like a toothbrush a wow gift and small gifts like a ball or a car and a note and a photo if you so choose or you can just donate 25 to have the organization build a shoebox for you.
Getting those toys cleaned assembled and working is the first step after which you need to find a place that accepts toy donations.
For example if you drop off a letter to santa at any macy s location the store will donate 1 per letter to make a wish.
Charitable organizations and resale charities like the salvation army and goodwill are also great places to consider as well as operation homefront which helps arrange toy donations for military.
Most of them are more than happy to accept toys as donations especially during christmas.
Their operation christmas child provides gifts to children in need each year.
The best place to donate toys at christmas is a local shelter or a children s center.
The make a wish foundation partners with many companies that offer special promotions during the holidays.