Seasonal & Holidays
LA Launches Holiday Drive For Families Impacted By Immigration Raids
"Every Angeleno deserves to feel the hope, care and community that comes alive during this time of year," Mayor Karen Bass said.
LOS ANGELES, CA — Los Angeles city officials Thursday are accepting donations of new toys, gifts, books, sport equipment and essential items such as grocery cards and warm winter accessories as part of a holiday drive to support families impacted by federal immigration enforcement.
Mayor Karen Bass encouraged residents to participate in the citywide effort to make a meaningful and lasting difference for children and families across the city. The holiday drive will occur through Wednesday of next week with drop-off locations across the city available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
"Every Angeleno deserves to feel the hope, care and community that comes alive during this time of year — especially families impacted by recent federal immigration activity," Bass said in a statement. "No donation is ever too small, and every act of generosity helps brighten the holiday season for those who need it most."
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"I encourage every Angelenos to visit their local drop-off center and show the true spirit of a united, compassionate and caring Los Angeles," Bass added.
For interested parties, city officials are requesting new/unwrapped items such as toys, puzzles, board games, books, coloring/activity sets, sports equipment, school items, grocery gift cards, prepaid transit/TAP cards, household basics, coats, hoodies, hats, gloves, socks sweaters, blankets, holiday meal kits or non-perishable food bundles and gift-wrapping supplies.
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Drop-off locations will be set up at the following sites:
- City Hall Mayor's Help Desk, 200 N. Spring St., Los Angeles;
- South L.A. City Hall, 8475 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles;
- Van Nuys City Hall, 14410 Sylvan St., Van Nuys;
- Eagle Rock City Hall Mayor's Office, 2035 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles;
- West L.A. Municipal Building Mayor's Office Lobby, 1645 Corinth Ave., Los Angeles; and
- San Pedro City Hall Office, 638 S. Beacon St., San Pedro.
More information about the holiday drive can be found at mayor.lacity.gov/HolidayDrive2025.
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