Lake County Toys for Tots

09/23/2026

No aceptaremos insperciones para la campaña de este año hasta después del 1 de noviembre.

Sin embargo, NUNCA atendemos a los niños en el condado de Lake. Organizaremos un fin de semana de distribución como lo hemos hecho en los últimos dos años. Una vez que se confirmen las fechas y la información, se publicará en la página principal de Facebook y en el sitio web con los detalles. Si no te registras, no te preocupes, NO rechazaremos a la gente.

Recordatorio, bajo ninguna circunstancia se permitirá que un niño (que no sean nuestros voluntarios) ingrese al edificio de distribución. Entiendo que esto crea una barrera para algunas familias. Si esto es así, por favor envíenos un mensaje e INTENTAREMOS acomodarnos como lo hemos hecho anteriormente. Sin embargo, NO podremos acomodar a todos. Por lo tanto, ¡por favor, solo solicite un alojamiento si es absolutamente necesario!

09/23/2026

We will not be taking sign ups for this year’s campaign until after November 1st.

However, we NEVER do not service the children in Lake County. We will be hosting a distribution weekend as we’ve done the last two years. Once the dates and information is confirmed it will be posted on the main page and website with the details. If you do not sign up, do not worry, we will NOT be turning people away.

Reminder, under no circumstances will a child (other than our volunteers) be allowed to enter the distribution building. I understand that this creates a barrier for some families. If this does, please send us a message and we will TRY to accommodated as we have previously. However, we will NOT be able to accommodate everyone. So, please only request an accommodation if it is absolutely necessary!

09/23/2026

Lake County!!!

It’s almost that time again! Drop below any locations you can think of that we could add to our list of places to put our donation boxes! We get AMAZING support from our current partners but as our numbers go up each year in the amount of children we service, we need our intake of toys to go up as well. LET’S GET ALL OUT BOXES OUT IN THE COMMUNITY THIS YEAR! Lake County is one of the most resilient and strongest communities I’ve ever seen, we can do this! 🩵🙌

03/29/2026

If we were to do some fundraisers here in Lake County, what would be some great ideas you might have?

I was thinking maybe a golf tourney? Might need some support in the logistics of that.
&
Indian Taco/Bake Sale.

Open to any and all ideas. 😎

12/27/2025

❤️

It’s Saturday, Christmas has passed, and guess what? You made it! ✨🎄

From our Toys for Tots family to yours — thank you for all the love, generosity, and hope you shared this season. Whether you donated a toy, volunteered your time, or simply spread kindness, you helped light up the lives of children in need.❤️

Now take a moment to breathe. Reflect on the joy you helped create and the smiles you brought to so many little faces.

Here’s to the rest of the weekend and the year ahead — and to continuing to make a difference together!🎄

12/27/2025

End your year off with a beautiful sentiment, a good deed , every dollar donated comes back to the children.
Thank you in advance for supporting such an amazing Foundation.

Christmas may be over, but the hope you planted and the joy you nurtured can still be felt across the country.

Dolls are being loved. Bikes are being ridden. Books are being read. Toys are being treasured. And most importantly—children and their families feel the love that came from caring friends like you.

Let’s keep that spirit going.

When you make a special gift before December 31st, it’s not only tax-deductible, but it also helps Toys for Tots kick off 2026 with heart and hope—ready to bring optimism, comfort, and joy to children all year long.

You can feel confident knowing that 98¢ of every dollar you donate supports Toys for Tots’ programs that create meaningful and lasting differences:

⭐ Literacy Program–Helps children turn the page on poverty through the power of reading.
⭐ Native American Program–Brings hope to Native American children living on remote reservations.
⭐ Foster Care Program–Reassures children facing the challenges of the Foster Care System that they are worthy of love and are not forgotten during uncertain times.

⭐ Disaster Response and Recovery Program–Provides comfort and emotional relief to children whose families have lost so much in the wake of natural disasters.

And when Christmas comes around again next year, you’ll help deliver that same magic and joy to even more children in need!

Your gift today can spark hope well into the new year. Click here: https://secure.toysfortots.org/a/2025-12-yearend

Thank you for saving Christmas for so many children and for continuing to be a year-round force for good.

12/15/2025

Lake County’s distribution is COMPLETE!

I want to say thank you to all my volunteers for all the hours and days they spent away from their families!
This would have never been possible without our co-coordinator, Tracy, and all our volunteers, Rhonda, Carrie, Ileta, Lyssa, Hannah, Dom, Holly, Tiana, Ariel, Zoey, Crystal, David, Francy, Selena, and I know there a couple others, that I’m drawing a blank on their names. 🤦‍♂️ Without all of these volunteers, this would not have been possible.

Huge shout out to City of Lakeport, for donating the use of their city chambers for now two years in a row for our distribution! We are so very thankful!

I know and understand that there were a few situations this weekend that became negative. I want to remind EVERYONE, that there is soooo much that pours into this weekend event it’s not just putting tables up and filling them with toys and watching participants pick out toys for their children. It’s goes way beyond that. EVERY YEAR there is going to be some issue, it’s just how it is. We’re all human… nothing is going to change about that but we can make the big issues, smaller every year. This was the first year, where violence was threatened and that will NEVER be the answer nor will it be tolerated. I have been working with toys for tots for about 20+/- years, assisting as a coordinator in Mendocino County for about 10+/- years and took over Lake County last year (due to there not being a coordinator, which would have resulted in there not being a distribution)… it takes a lot of time, energy, dedication, and time away from work and my children, especially when two of my children have birthdays through the distributions and Christmas and through all of those commitments as a parent, we still show up to serve you!

Regardless of the situations including being threatened, I went to sleep last night struggling with the determination of continuing to run the campaign next year again, and critically remembering all the intense things that happened at this years distribution. Woke up this morning and like I do every year, I turned the leaf and told myself I can’t change a persons behaviors, but I can remind them that regardless of what they’re going through and the disrespect that is shown, myself and my volunteers will continue to show up for their children… there may be some additional measures taken next year, and would love your input.

This post is not meant to be negative and if there are negative comments I will delete the comments.

I am considering for next year that individuals will be met at the main door of the building, verify their verification, and then a volunteer will proceed into the hall to pick out gifts… additionally next year, NOBODY will be allowed or authorized to stand in line until the morning of the distribution.

I am eager to hear all of your thoughts and ideas, and welcome feedback, not complaints, as this post is not for that.

12/14/2025

If you are in need of toys for Christmas 🎄 come on down to Lakeport City Hall.
We have plenty here , (not a lot of teenage stuff) but we do have soccer , footballs, basketballs, watches, games)
Bring a valid ID and one form of verification for each child . We are here until 4 pm, knock on
Door if you don’t see anyone
YOU DO NOT NEED TO SIGN UP

12/13/2025

Good morning, Lake County!
Today’s the day & we’re so excited to see you all!

Couple reminders,
- Absolutely no children will be allowed in the distribution hall.
- You will need your ID/DL AND verification for each child.
- Biggest reminder… all of my volunteers and coordinators are going to be away from their families for approximately TEN hours today and tomorrow to service YOU! Please be kind today and let’s make this the best distribution year so far! 🩵

See you all soon!