Elgin’s Hope for the Holidays is in need of toys in all age categories. Our suggested price range is $10 to $30; please scroll down for some ideas of toys that are being requested by our families.
Collection Dates and Times:
All donations should go to the Salvation Army offices at 316 Douglas Ave in Elgin, IL. Collections will be taken on Monday, Wednesday, or Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Collection will begin on November 16th and continue through December 12th.
Dolls:
- Multi-cultural Dolls
- Barbie Brand Dolls – HIGH NEED!
- Baby Dolls – HIGH NEED!
- Soft Dolls – HIGH NEED!
Cars/Trucks:
- Thomas the Train
- Hot Wheels/Matchbox Sets
- Fire and Construction Trucks
- Remote Control Vehicles – HIGH NEED!
Infant/Toddler:
- Soft Dolls and Puppets
- Mega Blocks/Duplo Blocks
- Ride-On Toys
- Soft Cars and Trucks
- Musical toys/instruments
- Little People Sets
- Sesame Street
- Doodle Pro/Etch-a-Sketch
- Cash Registers/Imaginative Play
- Learn to walk toys
- Educational Games/Toys
- Playskool, Little Tykes, Fisher Price etc. sets
Sports:
- Soccer Balls – HIGH NEED!
- Basketballs
- Bicycle Helmets
- Fishing Rods
- Razor Scooters
- Soccer Nets
- Baseballs
- Athletic Training Gear
Miscellaneous:
- Music Instruments / Accessories
- Art Supplies
- Craft Sets – HIGH NEED!
- Science Sets – HIGH NEED!
What’s Hot for 2020:
- Pixar/Disney DVD’s
- Star Wars Items
- Superhero Figures
- Harry Potter Items
- Legos
- OZO Bots
Teens: HIGH NEED!
- $25 gift cards to Meijer, Kohl’s, Target, or Walmart
- Jewelry Boxes
- Purses/Wristlets/Wallets
- Shower gel, lotion (Gift sets)
- Perfume / cologne sets
- Pajamas (teens only)
- Art supplies (Paint sets, brushes)
- Journals and Pens
- Small Bluetooth speaker/Ear buds
- Make-up or nail polish kits
- Gloves/hats
- Shaving kits/aftershave/Axe Sets
- Perfume/cologne sets
- Longboards/Skateboards
- Yoga/Pilates/Fitness Equipment
We request NON-VIOLENT toys only.
NO guns, knives, weapons or action figures representing violent activities.
Note: Due to many recalls on toys, please be aware of posted recall warnings when selecting toys. Information on “recalled toys” is generally available at individual manufacturer’s websites and at http://www.parents.com.