Orange County Mayor's Toy Drive: How to donate and help children in Central Florida

Orange County Mayor's Toy Drive kick-off event

The holidays are right around the corner and FOX 35's Care Force has again teamed up with the Orange County Mayor's Toy Drive to help Central Florida families – and children – make their holiday season a bit brighter, merrier, and less stressful.

Between now and Dec. 9, 2024, we're helping to collect new and unwrapped toys, including books, games, arts and crafts, action figures and dolls, scooters, skateboards, and remote control cars, to benefit Orange County youth and family agencies.

FOX 35 SHOP & DROP

Join the FOX 35 team at the East Colonial Walmart Supercenter on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shop, enjoy holiday savings, and drop off new, unwrapped toy donations in person at this one-day event, featuring FOX 35 on-air personalities.

Donate to the Orange County Mayor's Toy Drive

Donate online: Visit ocfl.net/toydrive to purchase toys and games online, which will be distributed to Orange County's holiday warehouse. Shopping deadline: Dec. 3, 2024.

Donate in-person: To purchase items and drop them off (unwrapped) in person, there are more than 30 sites, including parks and recreation centers, fire rescue stations, and library branches. Deadline: Dec. 9, 2024.

Here are some toy ideas (please no cash, gift cards or plush toys):