25,436 Children Supported
The Southwest Idaho Toys for Tots 2025 campaign will be starting soon!
Welcome to Toys for Tots Southwest Idaho
Making a Difference One Ticket, One Toy, One Family at a Time
At Toys for Tots Idaho, our mission is simple: bring hope and joy to children and families across our community. Through your generosity, we provide toys, gifts, and essential support to thousands of Idaho kids each year reminding every child they are valued and loved.
OUR MISSION
Bringing Hope to Every Child in the Treasure Valley
This year, our biggest fundraiser is the Avimor Home Raffle for Charity, hosted through HomeRaffle.org. By purchasing a ticket, you’re not only entering to win a stunning new home in Avimor, but you’re also directly supporting three local nonprofits that uplift lives every day:
🎁 Toys for Tots Idaho — Bringing holiday joy to more than 25,000 children each year.
🥫 The Boise Food Bank — Feeding families and fighting hunger across the Treasure Valley.
💙 Astegos.org — Serving underprivileged communities, providing essential aid to over 65,000 children annually.
Together, we’re building a stronger, more compassionate Idaho.
Thank you Artic Air Idaho
We are beyond grateful to Arctic Air Heating & Cooling for their incredible generosity! When our warehouse was struggling through freezing winter temperatures, Arctic Air stepped up in a huge way — donating and installing a brand-new furnace.
Thanks to their kindness, our volunteers can now work comfortably as we continue to sort, pack, and distribute toys and food for families in need across Idaho. Their gift has truly warmed both our warehouse and our hearts.
From all of us at Toys for Tots Idaho, Boise Food Bank, and Astegos, thank you for keeping our mission — and our warehouse — warm this season! ❤️
HOW IT WORKS
Southwest Idaho Toys for Tots brings the community together to share the magic of Christmas.
Collecting Toys
Throughout the Treasure Valley, our signature Toys for Tots donation boxes are placed in local businesses, schools, and community centers.
Each box is a chance for someone to make a child’s Christmas brighter by donating a new, unwrapped toy.
Sorting & Organizing
Once collected, all toys are brought to our Toys for Tots Warehouse in Nampa.
There, our dedicated Marines and volunteers sort every toy by age and gender — ensuring every child receives a gift that fits them perfectly.
Delivering Joy
As Christmas approaches, the toys are carefully packed and distributed — spreading smiles, hope, and holiday cheer across the Treasure Valley.
Each gift reminds a child that their community cares about them. 💖
How you can be a part by being a Volunteer
Bring joy to children this Christmas—one toy at a time.
This holiday season, we’re inviting individuals, families, congregations, and youth groups to join us in spreading Christmas cheer to children in need across Idaho.
From October through December, volunteers play a vital role in sorting, organizing, and packing donated toys to ensure every child receives a gift chosen with care.
We’ve made volunteering easy and flexible with 2-hour shifts—perfect for all ages and schedules. There’s no minimum age to volunteer, though anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Whether you’re volunteering solo, with friends, or as part of a group, your time and heart will make a lasting impact.
Individuals & Small Groups: Sign up here
Large Groups & Organizations: Sign up here
Together, we can make this Christmas brighter for every child.
Bring joy to children this Christmas. One toy, one ticket, one act of kindness at a time.
Not able to volunteer this year? You can still be part of the mission!
Every ticket purchased for the Avimor Home Raffle for Charity helps fund programs that bring hope and joy to children in need
all while giving you a chance to win incredible prizes, including a beautiful Avimor home.
Click here to learn more!
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Food
While Toys for Tots focuses on toys, we also welcome non-perishable food donations to help families during the holidays.
Donate Food
Toys
Give the gift of joy!
Drop off new, unwrapped toys at any of our official Toys for Tots collection boxes throughout the Treasure Valley.
Donate Toys
Monetary
Your financial gift helps us purchase toys, supplies, and resources for local children in need.
Every dollar stays right here in the Treasure Valley, supporting families and spreading holiday joy.
Donate Money
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Us
What is Toys for Tots?
Toys for Tots is a program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve that collects and distributes new toys to children in need during the holiday season.
Who receives the toys?
Toys are distributed to local children in need throughout Southwest Idaho. We work with community organizations, schools, and social service agencies to identify families who could use a little extra holiday cheer.
How can I donate a toy?
You can drop off a new, unwrapped toy at any registered drop site in Southwest Idaho.
👉 Become a Drop Site or Find One Here
Can I donate money instead?
Yes! Financial donations allow us to purchase toys for age groups that are often overlooked.
👉 Donate Online Securely
How do I request toys for my family?
Visit our “Request a Toy” page to complete an application. Applications are reviewed locally to ensure each request is matched with available donations.
👉 Request a Toy
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