Mayor's Annual Food & Toy Drive
November 4 - December 9, 2022
To ensure every Evanston family gets to celebrate this holiday season, all community members are encouraged to participate in the Annual Mayor's Holiday Food, Book and Toy Drive.
Through Friday, December 9, the City is collecting new, unwrapped toys that encourage physical and/or social activities, books, and staple food items for holiday meals, including stuffing, green beans, yams, mac and cheese, corn and corn bread mix.
Donate Food & Toys
Donate toys & food items at locations throughout the community
Items can be dropped off at locations throughout the city, including:
For more locations and drop-off hours, visit https://www.cityofevanston.org/government/departments/parks-recreation-community-services/programs-events/holiday-food-and-toy-drive or call/text 847-448-4311.
Donate Cash
Make a tax-deductible cash donation
All donations will be received by the Evanston Parks Foundation to purchase food and toys in bulk.
Online Donations:
Checks can be mailed to or dropped off:
Evanston Parks Foundation
City of Evanston Holiday Giving
1655 Foster St.
Evanston, IL 60201