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. Donations may be dropped off on Monday, Wednesday, or Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Collection will begin on November 22nd and continue through December 11th.

Popular Toys for 2021:

• Lego Sets – all ages
• Superhero Action Figures
• Art Supplies
• Craft Sets 
• Science Sets and Robotics
• Unicorns and Dinosaurs

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

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.