2025 Toy Drives in Stillwater: Where to Donate

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 Stillwater 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.

The Toy Shelf Inc.

🎁Accepts new or gently-used toys for ages 12-14, but no stuffed animals or large outdoor equipment.
📍Drop-off location: 2266 2nd St N, North St. Paul, MN
📅Tuesdays–Thursdays from 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, year-round.
📞 Call Norma Worm at 651-308-9961 or Becky Thelen at 651-341-9781.
🔗 More info: thensptoyshelffree.org

Twin Cities Toy Drive:

🎁Needs new unwrapped toys for children of all ages in BIPOC families.
📍Drop-off locations to be announced on website soon.
📅Through December 2025
📧: twincitiestoydrive@gmail.com
🔗 More info: twincitiestoydrive.com/toydrop-locations

The Salvation Army Northern Division

🎁Looking for new unwrapped toys for children ages 0-14.
📍Drop-off locations across Brooklyn Park, Minneapolis, Maplewood, St. Paul and Roseville.
📅Now through December 15.
📞 1-800-SAL-ARMY
🔗 More info: salvationarmyusa.org/usa-central-territory/northern/toy-shop

Toys For Tots Marine Corps Reserve

🎁Looking for new and unwrapped toys for children of all ages.
📍Drop-off location: Collection and Distribution Warehouse (10951 Bush Lake Rd, Minneapolis, MN)
📅 Select dates through December 18, Monday–Sunday, 9 AM–5 PM
📞: Sergeant Townsend at 507-403-8625
🔗 More info: minneapolis-mn.toysfortots.org

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