Toy & Book Drive 2026
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The holiday season is a time of joy, happiness, family, and friendship. This year, the Redwood City Police and Fire Department, PAL Center, and Parks Recreation and Community Services, have teamed up yet again with The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, San Mateo County Sheriff’s Activities League, San Carlos Fire Department, Woodside Fire Department, California Highway Patrol, Redwood City 330 Squad Club, and the CARON Project in order to continue our annual Redwood City / San Mateo County Christmas Toy and Book Drive. With help from the Fair Oaks Community Center and a corps of volunteers, this annual event has become a welcomed tradition in the Redwood City community. This tradition can only happen with the community’s help.
Last year, over 130 local businesses filled 150+ donation barrels with toys. In return, these toys were provided to over 800 families that needed assistance. Deliveries usually take place with Santa Claus riding in a police car or a fire engine and personally delivering presents to kids and families. This priceless experience gives the kids a thrill they’ll long remember.
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Registration Details
Location: Fair Oaks Community Center (2600 Middlefield Road)
In-Person Registration: 10/12–12/2
• Mon, Tue, Thu: 2:30pm–6:30pm
• Wed: 9am–12pm
• Fri 10/23 & 11/20: 9am–12pm
• Sat 11/7: 9am–1pm
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No Sign Up Dates:
• 10/20, 11/11, 11/17, 11/25-11/27
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Online Registration: 10/12–11/12
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Phone: (650) 780-7500​
Registration Requirements
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Proof of children's age (birth certificates, hospital verification of birth)​
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Photo ID for all parents/guardians in household
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Proof of residence (PG&E bill, official mail from the last 30 days)
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Children must be 12 or under and live in Redwood City, North Fair Oaks, Atherton, Woodside, or Portola Valley
We are currently collecting donations for our Toy and Book Drive. This support can be in the form of requesting a toy and book collection barrel(s) for your business, by providing a monetary donation of any amount, or by putting a new toy or new book in our various toy barrels. In addition to local business locations, toy barrels will be located at all Redwood City Fire Stations, the Redwood City Police Department, Woodside Fire Department, San Carlos Fire Department, The Redwood City CHP Office, and associated San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office facilities or buildings.
If you are interested in having a toy collection barrel, please click "Request a Donation Barrel" below and fill out the form.
Monetary donations of any amount can also easily be made by clicking the “Donate Money” button below.
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​If you would like to send a check please make it payable to:
The Redwood City | San Mateo County Toy and Book Drive, Attn: Records Clerk, Johanna Schrum, Redwood City Police Department, 1301 Maple Street, Redwood City, CA, 94063.
If you need more information, please contact any of the following:
John Stamps
P:650-780-7104
Melissa Mondragon
P:650-780-4983
Pricilla Muniz
650-465-7684