Seasonal & Holidays
2025 Toy Drives In North Branford: Where To Donate
Help make the season brighter — donate a toy and spread joy to local children and families in need this holiday season
The holiday season is filled with joy, lights and celebration — but for some families, it can also bring stress and financial strain. Thankfully, communities like ours step up each year to help make the season brighter for every child.
Here are some places in and around North Branford, where you can donate toys, gift cards or holiday essentials to support kids and families in need this year. Be sure to reach out directly to each organization to confirm drop-off hours, deadlines and specific items they’re requesting — most drives ask for new, unwrapped gifts.
North Branford Police Department — Toys For Tots Donation Drive
🎁 Accepts new and unwrapped toys for children in need this holiday season.
📍 North Branford Police Department | 305 Forest Rd., Northford, CT
📅 Now–Dec. 18
🔗 More info: facebook.com/www.nbpolicect.org
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Holiday Toy Drive
🎁 Accepts new and unwrapped toys for children 0–18 years old receiving support from the Department of Children and Families.
📍 Bistro Mediterranean | 383 Main St., East Haven, CT
📅 Thursday, Dec. 11 | 6 p.m.
📌 Donations at this event will support The Olive Branch.
📞 Lisa Liscio | 203-314-7269
🔗 More info: instagram.com/shorelineliving
Branford Building Supplies — Christmas Toy Drive
🎁 Accepts new and unwrapped toys for The Children’s Community Programs.
📍Branford Building Supplies (Showroom OR Hardware Store) | 1145 Main St., Branford, CT
📅 Now–Dec. 15 during business hours (see website)
📌 Their “Fill A Truck” event will take place on Dec. 9 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
📞/ 📧 203-488-2518 OR krystal.lugo@branfordbuilding.com
🔗 More info: branfordbuilding.com/toydrive2025
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Grieco Automotive Group —Toy Drive
🎁 Accepts new and unwrapped toys, focusing on children 0–3 years old and teens 12–16, for Toys For Tots.
📍 Geico Ford of Branford | 318 E. Main St., Branford, CT
📅 Now–Dec. 15 during business hours (see website)
📞 475-244-6810
🔗 More info: griecofordofbranford.com/toydrive
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