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 22nd and continue through December 10th.
Dolls:
- Multi-cultural Dolls
- Barbie Brand Dolls
- Baby Dolls and strollers
- Disney Princess Dolls
- LOL Surprise Dolls
Cars/Trucks:
- Hot Wheels/Matchbox cars and race tracks
- Remote Control Vehicles
- Drones
- Fire and Construction Trucks
- Thomas the Train Sets
Infant/Toddler:
- Mega Blocks/Duplo Blocks
- LeapFrog/Learning Toys
- Ride-On or Learn-to-Walk Toys
- Play Kitchens and Accessories
- Soft Cars and Trucks
- Cash Registers/Imaginative Play
- Playskool, Little Tykes, Fisher Price etc. sets
- Paw Patrol, CocoMelon, PJ Mask, Baby Shark Branded Toys
Sports:
- Soccer Balls
- Razor Scooters – all sizes
- Skateboards
- Basketballs
Other Popular Toys for 2021:
- Lego Sets – all ages
- Superhero Action Figures
- Art Supplies
- Craft Sets
- Science Sets and Robotics
- Unicorns and Dinosaurs
Teens:
- $25 gift cards to Meijer, Kohl’s, Target, or Walmart
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.
