TOY DRIVE 2025
All donations benefit two Midtown shelters helping families currently experiencing homelessness in NYC.
HOW IT WORKS
Those who donate a new, unwrapped toy worth $10 or more will receive a voucher for a free ticket to a participating Off-Broadway show of their choice.
HOW TO DONATE
Toys can be donated by purchasing on any online retailer and shipping directly to:
The Theater Center
210 West 50th Street, 4th Floor
New York, New York, 10019
You are also welcome to drop off your donations Monday thru Saturday, 10am-8pm, or Sunday 11am-7:30pm.
PLEASE EMAIL THETHEATERCENTER@GMAIL.COM TO RECEIVE YOUR VOUCHER
*LIMIT: two vouchers per person.
Who am I helping?
What should I buy?
This year’s Toy Drive will directly support families with children from birth through 18 years old. Below is a guide to help you choose thoughtful, age-appropriate gifts.
Infants (0–12 months)
Suggested items:
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Board books and picture books for parents to read aloud
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Pacifiers, teething rings, and tactile/textured toys
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Soft blocks
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Snowsuits and other warm winter clothing
Toddlers & Early Childhood (3–6 years)
Suggested items:
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Bilingual (English/Spanish) books
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Magna-Tiles, blocks, Play-Doh, and kinetic sand
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Diverse dolls, action figures, and card games
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Coloring books and crayons
Children (7–11 years)
Suggested items:
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Chapter books
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Small accessories like wallets or pouches
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Board games (English and Spanish)
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Craft kits and creative projects
Tweens & Teens (12–18 years)
Suggested items:
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Self-care items (nail care kits, lotions, toiletries from Bath & Body Works or The Body Shop)
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Journals, diaries, or sketchbooks
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Art supplies and jewelry-making kits
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Hoodies, sweatpants, or basketball shorts
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Bluetooth-capable earphones or earbuds
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Gift cards to Old Navy, Foot Locker, Gap, Amazon, Forever 21, Target, Uber Eats, DoorDash, McDonald’s, Subway, Domino’s, and Dunkin’
Please Note:
Shelters request that donors avoid gifts with wheels and electronics other than earbuds/earphones, as these items can be difficult to manage in shared living environments.