Toy Day
On December 16th, 2026 Mothers Helping Mothers will be handing out toys to bring joy to over 1,300 of our children, but we need YOUR HELP!
Toy Donation Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and 1st Saturday between 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM.
Deadline: Final day to deliver toys is Monday, December 14th between 9 AM - 11:30 AM.
There are many ways that you can contribute to this year's Toy Day success!
The annual Mothers Helping Mothers (MHM) Holiday Toy Day event on Wednesday, December 16th is fast approaching, and we would appreciate your support this holiday season. Our annual Toy Day provides toys and gifts each year to over 300 families with approximately 1,000 children in Sarasota and Manatee counties who otherwise would go without.
Host a Toy Collection Drive
Shop Our
Amazon Wish List
Donate Toys or a Monetary Gift
ATTENTION CLIENTS: TOY DAY LOTTERY
On October 16, eligible clients will receive a unique lottery entry link by text and email. You will have four days to complete the entry form.
To be eligible, you must:
- Have shopped or attended a class since October 15, 2025
- Have a current phone number and email address on file
If your contact information has changed, please update your client account so you do not miss important Toy Day announcements.
A total of 400 families will be randomly selected. Winners will receive a special appointment link on October 17. The link will expire after three days.
Toy Day: December 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at an off-site location in Bradenton.
Completing the entry form does not guarantee a spot.
Toy Day FAQs
We’ve answered some of the most common questions about our annual Toy Day event.
Have more questions? Send us an email at mhm@mhmsarasota.org
Can we give a personal check & have it matched?
The match is through flanzertrust.org and checks are payable to Gloria and Louis Philanthropic Trust.
Please make payable to: The Louis and Gloria Flanzer Trust
(Be sure to include “Mothers Helping Mothers – TOYS” in the memo)
Mail To: 1266 First Street, Suite 1, Sarasota, FL 34236
How can I donate money if I am a business?
Click here to give by Credit Card or you can mail checks payable to Mothers Helping Mothers – 5933 N. Washington Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34243 – PLEASE PUT TOYS IN THE MEMO.
Will gifts I purchase through your Amazon Wish List be delivered directly to Mothers Helping Mothers?
Yes! All Amazon purchases on our wishlists are shipped to secure addresses of MHM staff members. They can be shipped with donor info included if donor selects it, and if so, we will thank them directly, otherwise it is shipped anonymously. These are not eligible for a charitable tax deduction receipt as the money isn’t technically going to MHM.
Do you need toys packed in any specific way?
We just need them unwrapped as parents get to “shop” themselves for their children so they need to see them 🙂 We have “Toy Collection Boxes” if you would like. We have a form we’d like you to fill our on behalf of the group which helps us to keep track of all the drives. Please fill it out here: https://form.jotform.com/252374417393158
What are the toy donation hours and final deadline to drop off toys?
Toy Donation Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and 1st Saturday between 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Deadline: Final day to deliver toys is Monday, December 14th between 9 AM – 11:30 AM.
I am a client and would like more information on how to participate in Toy Day
On October 16, eligible clients will receive a unique lottery entry link by text and email. You will have four days to complete the entry form.
To be eligible, you must:
- Have shopped or attended a class since October 15, 2025
- Have a current phone number and email address on file
If your contact information has changed, please update your client account so you do not miss important Toy Day announcements.
A total of 400 families will be randomly selected. Winners will receive a special appointment link on October 17. The link will expire after three days.
Toy Day: December 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at an off-site location in Bradenton.
Completing the entry form does not guarantee a spot.
There's a Story Behind Every Gift
We are deeply grateful for the donors, volunteers, and local businesses who make our Toy Day event possible. Each gift, whether a toy, a collection box, or a few hours of volunteer time, represents a story of kindness and community.
Thanks to your support, our annual Toy Day brings joy to over 1,300 children in need, providing them with a Christmas they might not have had otherwise. Take a moment to see the faces behind the gifts and learn about the people and businesses whose generosity makes this event so special.
Together, we are building a stronger, more compassionate community—one gift at a time.
