Toy Drive FAQs
How can I help collect toys for Nathaniel’s Toy Store?
It’s easy. Just follow these three simple steps:
- Host a toy drive as part of Christmas with Nathaniel’s Hope.
- Decide whether you would like to host a Traditional Toy Drive or a Virtual Toy Drive.
- Click the Host a Toy Drive button to register your toy drive.
What is a Traditional Toy Drive?
A traditional toy drive is a community effort to collect new, unwrapped toys for VIPs and their siblings who are in need.
Individuals, businesses, community organizations, churches, and schools can set up collection locations where people can donate toys. Once your drive is complete, you will collect the donated toys and deliver them to the designated toy drop-off location (details coming soon).
What is a Virtual Toy Drive?
A virtual toy drive is a convenient way to support Nathaniel’s Toy Shop from the comfort of your home or office.
Instead of collecting physical toys, participants purchase gifts online through platforms such as Amazon. By creating and sharing a wish list, you can easily invite friends, family members, and colleagues to participate. Donated items are shipped directly to support children with special needs and their siblings.
Who Does Nathaniel’s Toy Shop Serve?
Is there a list of toys available to guide my toy drive?
Are there toys/gifts that are not accepted?
Yes. Because of the unique needs of the children and families we serve, we cannot accept:
- Opened or used toys
- Toys that are not in their original packaging
- Stuffed animals that are not brand new
- Toys that are violent, graphic, or frightening in nature
We appreciate your help in ensuring all donated toys are new, safe, and appropriate for our VIPs.
Can we send toys through Amazon?
Yes, you can view and select items from our lists to include in your traditional toy drive or have shipped directly to us. We thank you in advance for your gift!
When and where can I drop off toys for Nathaniel’s Toy Shop?
Designated toy drop-off dates and times will be available in December.
Please note that the toy drop-off location is different from the Nathaniel’s Hope office.
Additional details will be announced soon.
If you have questions, please call 407-857-8224.
How can I make a cash donation to Nathaniel’s Toy Shop?
We offer several convenient ways to make a monetary donation:
- Credit card donation online
- PayPal
- Check by mail
Please visit our Donate page to learn more and choose the giving option that works best for you.
