The holiday season is right around the corner, and while many families are busy making their Christmas lists and planning holiday activities, there are also plenty of local families who could use a little extra help making the season special for their children.
Fortunately, there are some wonderful organizations, local businesses, churches, and community groups throughout the St. Louis area working to make sure kids have something special waiting for them under the Christmas tree.
If you’re looking to spread a little holiday cheer this year, there are plenty of opportunities to donate toys, games, books, and gifts for children in need.
I’ve put together this growing list of St. Louis-area holiday toy donation drives and drop-off locations to make it a little easier to find somewhere to give.
Know of another local toy drive or donation location? Send it my way! I’d love to add more organizations and businesses to this guide so we can help get the word out and make an even bigger difference in our community.
Where to Donate Toys in the St. Louis Area
1. Mission: St. Louis – Affordable Christmas
3108 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63107
Mission: St. Louis hosts its annual Affordable Christmas program, helping local families purchase Christmas gifts for their children at affordable prices.
They’re collecting new, unwrapped toys and gifts for their 2026 event, with a goal of filling their store with 6,500 toys!
You can drop off donations directly at their office or shop from their online wish list. They also have several community toy collection locations throughout the area.
A few participating collection locations include:
- 21c Museum Hotel – 1528 Locust St., St. Louis
- Crack Fox – 1114 Olive St., St. Louis
- Climb So iLL – 1419 Carroll St., St. Louis
- Climb So iLL – 650 N. Main Center, St. Charles
- Hartford Coffee – 3974 Hartford St., St. Louis
- Golden Hoosier – 3707 S. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis
- Gateway Christian Church – 1951 Des Peres Rd., St. Louis
- Family of Faith MB Church – 9105 W. Florissant Ave., St. Louis
There are additional participating locations, so check the organization’s website before heading out.
Website: https://www.missionstl.org/acdonor
2. LifeWise StL – Holiday Market
1321 S. 11th St., St. Louis, MO 63104
LifeWise StL hosts an annual Holiday Market that provides participating local families with access to affordable household items, clothing, and age-appropriate toys.
They’re currently accepting new, unwrapped donations for their 2026 Holiday Market.
Donations can be dropped off at LifeWise StL through December 3. From December 4–8, donations can be taken to the 12th and Park Recreation Center at 1410 S. Tucker Blvd. After December 8, donations return to the LifeWise location.
Website: https://www.lifewisestl.org/holiday-market/
3. Swing-A-Round Fun Town – Salvation Army Toy Drive
Fenton, Missouri
Here’s a fun opportunity to combine a little family entertainment with giving back!
Swing-A-Round Fun Town is hosting its 2026 Salvation Army Toy Drive from November 13 through December 6 at its Fenton location.
Bring a new, unwrapped toy or gift for the Salvation Army Angel Tree program, and you’ll receive a $5 arcade card as a thank-you!
Donations can be dropped off during regular business hours. There’s no need to wrap the gifts.
Website: https://saintlouis.kidsoutandabout.com/content/2026-salvation-army-toy-drive-swing-round-fun-town
4. St. Patrick Center – Christmas Wishes
800 N. Tucker Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63101
St. Patrick Center’s Christmas Wishes program helps families rebuilding their lives enjoy a little extra holiday happiness.
You can sponsor a family, purchase gifts from their suggested gift list, or contribute gift cards to help support their clients.
For 2026, scheduled gift drop-off dates are:
- Friday, December 11: 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
- Saturday, December 12: 10 a.m.–noon
They also accept new, unwrapped gifts for their Santa Shop.
Website: https://www.stpatrickcenter.org/christmaswishes
5. Feed My People – Giving Tree
Feed My People operates a Giving Tree program to help local families enjoy a memorable Christmas.
They accept new, unwrapped gifts, including toys, games, clothing, books, puzzles, bikes, and other items for children and adults.
Donations can be brought to either their South County or High Ridge office between October 1 and December 19.
Drop-off hours are Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Donations should be tagged “For Giving Tree Program.”
Website: https://feed-my-people.org/giving-tree
6. Metropolitan Community Church of Greater St. Louis – Christmas Toy Drive
7423 Michigan Ave., St. Louis, MO 63111
Metropolitan Community Church of Greater St. Louis is collecting toys for local families through its annual Christmas toy drive.
Donations should be new and unwrapped and can be placed under the Christmas tree in the church’s front lobby.
The 2026 donation deadline is Sunday, December 13.
Website: https://www.mccgsl.org/program-list/2025/12/14/toy-drive
7. St. Louis County Library – Ultimate Gaming Toy Drive
Clark Family Branch – 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131
Gamers and toy collectors have a fun opportunity to give back this December!
The St. Louis County Library and BGG Foundation are teaming up for their 4th Annual Ultimate Gaming Toy Drive.
They’re collecting new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages, including gaming devices.
Additional toy drop-off opportunities are available December 17 and 18, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m., at:
St. Louis University School of Education, Fitzgerald Hall
3500 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis
The gaming event takes place Saturday, December 19, 2026, at the Clark Family Branch.
Website: https://www.slcl.org/events/318793/4th-annual-ultimate-gaming-toy-drive
8. R. Whittington Foundation – Annual Toy Drive
Florissant / St. Louis Area
The R. Whittington Foundation has been hosting its annual toy drive for more than two decades, helping bring Christmas smiles to children throughout the community.
They’re looking for new, unwrapped toys and welcome businesses, schools, workplaces, and community groups interested in hosting collection points.
You can also make a monetary donation to help the foundation purchase toys.
Contact: (314) 960-2924
Website: https://www.rwhittingtonfoundation.org/annual-toy-drive
9. Santa’s Helpers
St. Louis Area
Santa’s Helpers is a local volunteer organization that works to bring holiday gifts to children and families throughout the St. Louis region.
They rely on community donations, toy drives, and volunteers to help make the holidays brighter for children who might otherwise go without.
If you’re interested in organizing a toy drive, making a donation, or helping with their holiday efforts, reach out to the organization for current donation instructions and warehouse drop-off arrangements.
Website: https://santashelpersstl.com/
10. STORM Center of Hope & Service – Gifts of Joy
STORM’s Gifts of Joy program works to help children and teenagers enjoy Christmas by providing toys and gifts to families who need assistance.
The organization partners with Toys for Tots and relies on community toy drives, sponsors, and donations to make the program possible.
They’re looking for new, unwrapped toys and gifts, with particular attention to gifts for teenagers.
If you’d like to contribute toys, host a collection drive, or become a community sponsor, contact the organization for current donation arrangements.
Email: impact@stormcohs.org
Website: https://stormcohs.org/christmas-2025/
11. Friends of Kids with Cancer
16 Sunnen Drive, Suite 161, St. Louis, MO 63143
This is a great organization to include because it accepts new, unused toys all year long for children receiving cancer treatment. It also has an Adopt-A-Family holiday gift program.
They have gift suggestions for toddlers, younger children, and teenagers, including LEGO sets, craft kits, games, and electronics.
Website: https://www.friendsofkids.com/wishlist.html
12. St. Louis Children’s Hospital – Holiday Giving
BJC at the Commons, 4249 Clayton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
The hospital’s holiday giving program creates an opportunity for families with hospitalized children to shop for gifts during the holiday season.
For 2026, new, packaged, unwrapped toys and gift cards are accepted December 7–20 at BJC at the Commons. Donations are not accepted at the main hospital campus during this period.
Website: https://www.stlouischildrens.org/foundation/ways-to-give/holiday-giving
A Few Things to Remember When Donating
Before loading up the car and heading to a donation location, here are a few things worth keeping in mind:
- New toys are usually preferred. Most holiday toy drives request new, unused items.
- Leave gifts unwrapped. Many organizations need to sort donations by age and gender before distributing them.
- Don’t forget the older kids! Teenagers are often overlooked when it comes to holiday donations. Games, headphones, sports equipment, art supplies, and gift cards can make great gifts.
- Check donation hours. Some locations only accept toys on specific dates or during certain hours.
- Check wish lists. Organizations often have specific needs or items they’re running low on.
Know of Another St. Louis Toy Drive?
This list is a work in progress, and I’d love to make it as comprehensive as possible!
If you’re a local business, nonprofit, church, school, or community organization hosting a holiday toy drive or collecting gifts for children this Christmas, please get in touch.
Have a toy donation location you’d like to share? Send it over! I’ll be happy to add it to this guide so more St. Louis families can find a convenient place to donate.
You can reach me through the contact page at StLouisDad.com.
Let’s work together to make the holidays a little brighter for kids throughout the St. Louis area!
Happy Holidays, St. Louis!
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