2026 R&S Toy Drive Benefiting Shriners Children’s Northern California
Help Brighten a Child's Holiday Season
November 1 Through December 11, 2026
R&S is proud to support Shriners Children’s Northern California through our 2026 community toy drive. From November 1 through December 11, we’re collecting new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages at each of our drop-off locations.
Your generosity makes a difference all year long—bringing smiles to young patients and support to their families. No donation is too small to make an impact.
Local Lives. Local Impact.
Toy Drive Details
Donation Dates
November 1 – December 11, 2026
Drop-Off Hours
Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Who We're Collecting For
Children of all ages, including teens
Donation Requirements
Items must be NEW, in original packaging or with tags on, and unwrapped. Please do not wrap items.
Toy Drop-Off Locations
Bring your donations to any of our four locations during drop-off hours. Our team will make sure every item gets to Shriners Children’s Northern California.
Sacramento
- 8711 Elder Creek Rd, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95828
- (916) 371-5320
- Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Earn a Raffle Ticket With Every Toy You Donate
For every toy donated, you'll receive one raffle ticket to be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a prize. The more you donate, the more chances you have to win. The drawing date is currently being finalized and will be posted here once confirmed. Every toy you bring in is a gift to a child and a chance to win a prize for yourself.
2026 Patient Wish List
Shriners Children's Northern California
Not sure what to donate? Use the official 2026 Shriners Children’s Northern California Patient Wish List as your guide.
- Apple
- Crayola
- Disney
- Fisher-Price
- Leap Frog
- LEGO
- Little Einsteins
- Little Tykes
- MegaBlocks
- Melissa & Doug
- Playskool
- Usborne
All Ages
- Art Supplies: Crayola Markers & Crayons (small packages), Washable Tempera Paint, Paint Brushes, Art Canvases
- Craft Kits: Paint By Numbers, Diamond Art, Bracelet Making Kits, etc.
- Board Games & Puzzles
- DVDs
- Books: English & Spanish
- Activity Books: Crossword Puzzles, Word Search, Sudoku, Sticker Books
Infants – Preschoolers (Up to 5 years old)
- Rattles & Teethers
- Pretend Play Sets
- Interactive Toys: Lights & Sounds, Stacking Rings, etc.
- Blocks: Duplos, Legos, Magnatiles
- Board Games: Memory Matching, Candyland, etc.
Children (6–12 Years Old)
- Dolls: Barbies, Disney, Baby Dolls
- Cars: Hot Wheels, Remote Controlled
- Toy Figures: Action, Animals, Sea Life, etc.
- Lego Sets
- Games: UNO, Connect 4, Battleship, Jenga, etc.
Teens (13 & Up)
- Video Games: Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation
- Tech Items: Headphones, Speakers, iPad & Cell Phone Stands
- Lego Ultimate Sets
- Adult/Teen Coloring Books
- Craft Kits
Priority Items: Priority items are listed on the Shriners Children’s Northern California Amazon Wish List. You can find the wish list on Amazon by clicking here.
Items Shriners Children's Cannot Accept
To ensure all donations meet patient care standards, Shriners Children’s Northern California is unable to accept the following items. Please review this list before purchasing or dropping off your donation.
- Clothing (except items specifically listed on the Amazon Wish List)
- Homemade or handmade items (unless preapproved by the hospital — call 916-453-2321)
- Used or gently used toys, books, or stuffed animals
- Edible food or candy of any kind
- Personal collections of any type (cars, dolls, trading cards, comic books, magazines, etc.)
- Items depicting violence or adult themes, including toy or Nerf type guns, swords, etc.
- Religious books, cards, or pamphlets of any kind
- Bikes, scooters, skateboards, or roller skates
- Any item made with Latex
- Items made of glass or with sharp edges
- Fresh flowers or live plants
Donation Guidelines
Before dropping off your donation, please keep the following guidelines in mind to make sure your gift can be distributed to patients.
- Items must be NEW and in original packaging or with tags on
- Please DO NOT wrap items
- Small toys and games are best, shoe box size or smaller is ideal for patients in hospital beds, wheelchairs, and for traveling home
- If toys require batteries, please include alkaline batteries
- Hospital staff distribute all donated items directly to patients
If you’re unable to contribute to the toy drive, monetary donations are also greatly appreciated. Your generosity makes a difference in the lives of Shriners Children’s patients and their families.
About Shriners Children's Northern California
Shriners Children’s Northern California is a pediatric specialty hospital located in Sacramento, CA, providing specialized care to children with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, cleft lip, and other complex surgical needs. The hospital serves patients regardless of a family’s ability to pay, thanks in large part to the generosity of community donors.
Donated toys and gifts play an important role in the healing environment at Shriners Children’s, helping to bring comfort, joy, and a sense of normalcy to children during their hospital stay.
Learn more about Shriners Children’s Northern California at shrinerschildrens.org/northern-california.