Christmas in July Starts Now!
Bring Joy to VIP Kids—Host a Toy Drive!
It may be July, but we’re already preparing to bring Christmas joy to VIP kids—children with special needs—and their families through Nathaniel’s Toy Shop.
You can help by signing up now to host a toy drive at your business, church, or organization later this year. When you sign up, we’ll provide everything you need to make it easy and fun—collection box tops, posters, and promotional materials included!
When you sign up, we’ll provide materials to make your toy drive stand out—including collection box tops, posters, and more to help you spread the word.
Here’s how it works:
- Set out a toy collection bin
- Invite your team and community to donate new, unwrapped toys
- Help us stock the shelves of Nathaniel’s Toy Shop and bless VIP families this Christmas!
Planning ahead makes a big difference. Sign up today and help make this the most joyful Christmas yet!
Since 2008, Nathaniel’s Toy Shop has been dedicated to helping kids with special needs (our VIPs) and their families who are facing financial challenges by providing them with free toys during the holiday season. Made possible through the generosity of Walgreens and other community partners, our pop-up shop allows VIP families to shop for toys, creating a joyful Christmas experience for their children.
Our Impact
In 2023, we had over 500 volunteers assist Nathaniel’s Toy Shop and collected toys from more than 100 toy drives. With the help and generosity of the community, we served over 1,700 VIP families, bringing toys to VIPs and their siblings in Central Florida and our satellite locations in Jacksonville, the Space Coast, the Tampa Area, and Lakeland.
Host a Traditional Toy Drive:
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- Collect NEW and UNWRAPPED Toys: Set up a collection point at your business, community organization, church, or school.
- Toy Wish Lists: For suggestions on what to collect, check out our 2025 Toy Wish List or 2025 Amazon Wish List.
- Amazon Deliveries: Toys purchased on Amazon can be delivered to 5210 South Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32809.
- Collection Box:
Please provide your own box, which you may decorate with Christmas paper, for collecting toys. Once your toy collection is complete, you can drop off the toys directly at our office.
Before stopping by, please call us at 407-857-8224 to arrange a drop-off time.
Drop-off location:
5210 South Orange Ave
Orlando, FL 32809 - Spread the Word: Encourage everyone to participate! If you’re a business, consider offering a discount or added service for donations
- Show Your Support: Christmas with Nathaniel’s Hope T-Shirts are available for purchase HERE.
Host a Virtual Toy Drive:
A virtual toy drive lets you donate toys online, making it easy and convenient. Here’s how it works:
- Create a Wish List: Make a wish list on Amazon with toys for different age groups and needs. We have also provided a list to help guide you.
- Share the List: Invite friends, family, and co-workers to buy items from the list by sharing it via email, social media, or text.
- Easy Donations: When someone buys a toy from the list, Amazon can ship it directly to Nathaniel’s Hope at 5210 South Orange Ave, Orlando, Fl, 32809 —no need for drop-offs.
- Track Progress: You can see how many toys have been bought and what’s still needed.
Just a few ideas:
Holiday Party Toy Drive: Host a holiday-themed party where admission is a new, unwrapped toy.
Corporate Toy Collection: Partner with your fellow co-workers and set up collection bins in your office. You can also combine it with a fun summer office party.
Community Challenge: Create a friendly competition between local schools, neighborhoods, or sports teams to see who can collect the most toys. Offer a small prize or recognition for the winning group.
Social Media Campaign: Launch a social media campaign encouraging people to donate toys. Share stories, photos, and videos about the impact of their donations and create a hashtag to spread the word.
Local Store Partnerships: Collaborate with local retail stores to set up collection bins. Shoppers can purchase and drop off toys at the store. Or the store owner can have preselected gifts to purchase at a discount and donate at the same time.
