The Alameda Collaborative for Children, Youth, and their Families, Alameda Unified School District (AUSD), Alameda Food Bank, Alameda Red Cross Youth, and other community organizations are working in partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program to assure that all low-income Alameda families with children receive holiday toys. Volunteers currently estimate that more than 1,250 children have signed up to receive toys this year. Gifts for older youth, crafts, and sports balls are especially needed.
Toys for Tots collection boxes have been placed throughout the City to receive new unwrapped toys. The last pick up will be the afternoon of Thursday, December 18. If you are interested in donating a toy, please visit one of the following locations:
- Alameda Fire Department Station 1 — 2401 Encinal Avenue;
- Alameda Fire Department Station 2 — 635 Pacific Avenue;
- Alameda Fire Department Station 3 — 1703 Grand Street;
- Alameda Fire Department Station 4 — 2595 MeCartney Road;
- Alameda City Hall — 2263 Santa Clara Avenue;
- Alameda Police Department — 1555 Oak Street;
- Alameda Free Library — 1550 Oak Street;
- Alameda Recreation & Park Department — 2226 Santa Clara Avenue;
- Alameda Municipal Power — 2000 Grand Street;
- Alameda Hospital — 2070 Clinton Avenue;
- Bank of Alameda /Marin — 2130 Otis Dr. and 1416 Park Street;
- Mastick Senior Center — 1155 Santa Clara Avenue;
- Tucker's Ice Cream — 1349 Park Street;
- Rising Star Montessori — 1421 High Street;
- Child Unique Montessori — 2226 Encinal Avenue; and
- Linguini's — 1508 Park Street
Additional Alameda drop off sites can be found at http://www.toysfortots.org/default.aspx
Families who wish to receive toys can sign up at the Alameda Food Bank. Questions should be directed to Jim Franz, Community Development Coordinator, at jfranz@alamedaca.gov or 510-747-6883.
