Toy Drives In Hamden: How To Make The Holidays Merry For Everyone

HAMDEN, CT — While you’re checking off holiday gifts for family members, don’t forget the kids who aren’t on anyone’s shopping list and pick up some items for toy drives in Hamden.

Hamden’s annual toy drive invites residents to donate new, unwrapped toys or gift-cards for children in need (typically ages 0–12), supporting hundreds of local families. The program also offers an Adopt-A-Family option for more personalized holiday giving.

Drop-off toys from your vehicle in a “drive-through” format on Dec. 20, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Hamden Mart Parking Lot, 2300 Dixwell Ave., entrance off Skiff St./Aldi side.

You can also deposit toys or gift cards at:

• Hamden Public Library, 2901 Dixwell Ave., during regular library hours.
• Hamden Government Center, 2750 Dixwell Ave., weekdays.
• Keefe Community Center, 11 Pine St. (parking at 19 George St.), weekdays.

To donate directly or participate in Adopt-A-Family, contact AnneMarie Karavas, Community Services Program Specialist at 203-562-5129 ext. 1113 or email akaravas@hamden.com.