The holiday season is a time to share joy and kindness, especially with children who may be facing difficult circumstances. Local toy drives make it easy to brighten the season for foster youth and families in need. Simply choose a toy drive from the list below and donate a new, unwrapped gift to help ensure every child feels valued, remembered, and cared for this holiday season.

NOVEMBER 2 - 30

Victory Family Services 8th Annual Toy Drive

Bring joy, comfort, and hope to children and teens in foster care this holiday season.

DROP-OFF LOCATIONS:

• Jerry's Pizza, 1817 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301
• Sangera Automotive Group, 5500 Gasoline Alley, Bakersfield, CA 93313
• McWilliams and Walden, 4201 E Brundage Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93307
• Dirty Bird Guns & Ammo, 2420 Mohawk St #700, Bakersfield, CA 93308
• The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers, 5016 California Ave #10, Bakersfield, CA 93309
• Ownity Mortgage Lending, 7606 Meany Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308
• Chick-fil-A, 5260 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93309
• Ascend Real Estate and Property Management, 7606 Meany Ave, Suite 101, Bakersfield, CA 93308

DECEMBER 5

Outlawz Car Club 19th Annual Toy Drive & Car Show

Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled day featuring an incredible lineup of cars, pictures with Santa, food trucks, local vendors, and more! All benefiting Kern Medical!

9 AM – 2 PM

California Truck Bakersfield

5800 Wible Rd.

Bakersfield, CA 93313

661-489-5252

Foundation@kernmedical.com

https://www.instagram.com/kernmedicalfoundation/

NOVEMBER 4 – DECEMBER 5

39th Annual Holiday Cottage

Help fulfill the wishes of Kern County children in foster care. Since 1987, the Holiday Cottage has opened its doors and hearts to fill wishes for children in foster care around Kern County during the holiday season. The outreach & marketing team at DHS works with resource parents, social workers, probation, and other partners to fill over 800 wishes for the children in foster care in Kern County. Pick a wish & return it to the Southwest office.

Weekday Hours

• Monday - Thursday: 10 am - 5:30 pm
• Friday: 10 am - 4 pm
• Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day): 10 am - 4 pm
• Friday, November 27: 10 am - 2 pm

Weekend Hours

• Saturday, November 7: 10 am - 2 pm
• Saturday, November 14: 10 am - 2 pm
• Saturday, November 21: 10 am - 2 pm
• Saturday, December 5 (last day): 10 am - 2 pm
• Closed:  November 26 & 28 and All Sundays

Kern County Human Services Kinship

3043 Wilson Road

Bakersfield, CA

661-631-6000

KCHolidayCottage@KernDHS.com

https://www.kcdhs.org/how-do-i/learn-about/holiday-cottage

NOVEMBER 6 - DECEMBER 4

3G Activities x 661 Wild Mamas for our Christmas Toy Drive

Families in need can register to receive a toy for their child, while community members have the opportunity to donate and help make Christmas brighter for local children. Every contribution helps spread joy and bring holiday magic to families throughout Bakersfield. Sign up using the link to request a toy for your child. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScP8W59BArRXFwY49K3x6wQ0Hf0zCQgFFJLj66cw1b8Mp0rFw/viewform

Toy Drive Donation Drop-Off Locations

3G Activities HQ

2500 New Stine Rd., Suite 205

Bakersfield, CA 93309

By phone appointment: (661) 817-7523

Bakersfield Adult Parole Division

3416 Sillect N Sillect Ave.

Bakersfield, CA 93308

Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

BabyWobble

1200 California Ave.

Bakersfield, CA 93304

Wednesday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Foster Children Safe Haven

4201 Ardmore Ave.

Bakersfield, CA 93309

By appointment: (661) 396-7025

Downtown Toys & Comics

1300 19th St.

Bakersfield, CA 93301

Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Toy Madness

2720 Calloway Dr., Suite D

Bakersfield, CA 93312

Sunday-Thursday: 12 p.m.-7 p.m.

Friday-Saturday: 12 p.m.-8 p.m.

Kids Book Joint

2210 Chester Ave., Suite A

Bakersfield, CA 93301

Tuesday-Friday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

661-817-7523

https://www.instagram.com/3g_activities/

NOVEMBER 16 – DECEMBER 17

Toys for Tots at the Woolworth’s Luncheonette

The season of giving continues at the Luncheonette with a Toys for Tots toy drive benefiting local children and families. Bring a new, unwrapped toy and help make the holidays brighter for kids in the community.

• Monday – Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Friday – Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (or 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM depending on the source/day; check The Woolworth's Luncheonette for daily updates)
• Sunday: Hours may vary or feature brunch options (such as 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
• Closed Holidays: Thanksgiving (November 26, 2026) and Christmas (December 25, 2026)

Woolworth’s Luncheonette

1400 19th Street

Bakersfield, CA 93301

https://www.instagram.com/historicwoolworth

https://www.historicwoolworths.com/

NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 12

Giving Tree Holiday Drive

Help make Christmas brighter for local children in foster care through the Giving Tree Holiday Drive, a partnership between Kern Bridges Youth Homes and KVPRINT/Bakersfield Signs. Community members can select a child's wish from the Giving Tree and purchase a gift to help make the season special. Each ornament represents a child's holiday wish, offering a simple way to bring joy, hope, and Christmas magic to youth in foster care.

Gift Deadline: December 12, 2026

Pick-Up Location:

KVPRINT

6906 McCutchen Rd

Bakersfield, California 93313

Contact Information:

661-327-1772

https://www.kvprint.com/

NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 18

Adopt-A-Family Holiday Program

Help make the holidays brighter for local families and individuals rebuilding their lives through the Open Door Network's Adopt-A-Family program. Community members can adopt an individual or family and provide personalized gifts that bring hope, joy, and encouragement during the holiday season.

Gift Drop-Off Deadline: December 18, 2026

Organizer: Open Door Network

Freise Hope House, 725 8th St., Bakersfield, CA 93305

(661) 326-0583 Ext. 401

wsingh@opendoorhelps.org

www.opendoorhelps.org