Cops, Kids & Toys Food Drive Extended into December
November 26, 2025

The need in Tompkins County doesn’t end when the holidays arrive. 

While many families look forward to warm meals and full tables, too many of our neighbors are still struggling to keep food in the house. That’s why Cornell University and Cops, Kids & Toys have extended the community food drive starting December 2 through gift pick-up days in December.


We’re collecting non-perishable food items at the CKT HQ at The Shops at Ithaca Mall (near the food court and Zocalo’s). Donations will be delivered directly to local food banks and pantries. Monetary contributions will be used to purchase additional food for families who need it most.


What We’re Collecting:

 

  • Canned vegetables and fruit
  • Canned soups and stews
  • Pasta, rice, and boxed meals
  • Peanut butter and shelf-stable meats and other proteins
  • Baby food and formula
  • Breakfast items like cereal and oatmeal
  • Toiletries (toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, diapers, feminine products, incontinence products, etc.)
  • Household supplies (toilet paper, tissues, cleaning products, etc.)
  • Pet food

 


Drop-Off Hours

Dec 2 – Dec 20

Tuesday – Saturday

9 am – 3 pm

CKT Headquarters at The Shops at Ithaca Mall


Every item helps. Every donation stays local. Every act of generosity makes a difference for a neighbor who could use some extra support this season. Thank you for helping Cops, Kids & Toys continue our tradition of neighbors helping neighbors.

A group of police officers and volunteers posing for a photo in a shopping mall food court.

Second Annual Walk-A-Thon Brings Community Together

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Group presents check in bookstore. People smile, posing in front of bookshelf.

Cops, Kids & Toys Supports Family Reading Partnership in Tompkins County

March 11, 2026
On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, Cops, Kids & Toys was proud to present a check to the Family Reading Partnership in support its important work and to assist with some unforeseen expenses as it continues to serve local children and families. Since 1997, Family Reading Partnership has helped Tompkins County families with young children experience the joy of books and read-aloud time as an everyday part of life. Family Reading Partnership provides programs and materials that encourage parents and caregivers to engage with infants and young children through reading, play, songs, and conversation, all as building blocks for literacy. It works to create a culture of literacy in the community by weaving books and reading encouragement into the networks and services that already reach local families. Their programs are designed especially for families with infants and young children in Tompkins County, helping children connect with books early and often. Their impact is rooted in a simple but powerful idea. When children grow up with books as part of everyday life, families are strengthened and young learners are better prepared to thrive. Family Reading Partnership describes its work as creating a culture of literacy, one book, one family, and one community at a time. Organizations like Family Reading Partnership help make Tompkins County a stronger, more connected community for children. We encourage our supporters to learn more about their work and consider making a donation to help them continue serving local families. Contributions can be made here: https://www.familyreading.org/giving/