Spark Of Love Toy Drive In Palm Desert: How To Drop Off Christmas Toys

PALM DESERT, CA—Cal Fire and Riverside County Fire stations are collecting toys for the 2024 Spark of Love Toy Drive.

The Spark of Love is considered the largest toy drive in the nation. According to organizers and Cal Fire spokesperson Karina Espinoza, this is the 32nd year firefighters will collect toys and sporting equipment to distribute to charities across the county and the country.

"The boxes are out! Drop off a new or unused toy at your local fire station," Espinoza told Patch. "Each station will work with charities in their community to distribute the toys."

The last day to drop off toys is Christmas Eve, but the Riverside County Fire Department and participating local departments request you deliver them by Dec. 23.

You can help brighten the holidays for underprivileged children by donating a new, unwrapped toy, ball, glove, or other sports equipment in the Spark of Love container at your local Fire Station.

These locations will be accepting toys until December 23rd.

Toy Drop-Off Locations

• Station 33: Palm Desert Battalion 12, 44400 Town Center Way Palm Desert, (760) 346-0508
• Station 67: Mesa View Battalion 12, 73200 Mesa View Drive, Palm Desert (760) 340-1120
• Station 71: N. Palm Desert Battalion 12, 73995 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, (760) 346-3335
• Station 81: N. Bermuda Dunes Battalion 10, 37-955 Washington St., Palm Desert, (760) 772-4391

NOTE: The Spark of Love toy drive DOES NOT fill the following requests:

• Electronics (Televisions, Cell phones, iPods, Tablets, laptops, computers and headphones, radios, or smart watches)
• Clothing or Shoes
• Food
• Gaming Consoles (Xbox, PlayStation, WII and Gameboys)
• Gaming Console games and accessories
• Gift Cards or Money