Donation Bins Open Nov. 1 for the 2025 Holiday Toy Drive!
October 22, 2025

Your gifts will make a child smile this holiday season!

From November 1 through December 1, Cops, Kids & Toys invites the community to help spread holiday joy by donating new, unwrapped toys for children in need across Tompkins County.


Donation bins are now available at dozens of local businesses, community centers, and police departments throughout the county — from Lansing to Dryden, Groton to Trumansburg, and Downtown Ithaca to East Hill.


Find the full list of donation bin locations here:
www.copskidsandtoys.org/donation-bin-locations


Bins will be collected around December 1, so please donate early! After that date, toys can be brought directly to the Toy Room at the Shops at Ithaca Mall (during open hours), or dropped off at any of the following:

  • Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office
  • Cayuga Heights Police Department
  • Cornell Police Department
  • Ithaca College Police Department
  • Tompkins County Probation Department


A huge thank-you to our local business and community partners for hosting donation bins year after year. Your generosity makes it possible for hundreds of children to experience the magic of the holidays.


Monetary donations are also deeply appreciated and can be made online or by check (payable to Cops, Kids & Toys Inc.) and mailed to PO Box 519, Dryden, New York 13053. Please do not place checks in the bins, as they are not secure.


Together, we can make this season brighter for every child in our community. Thank you!

Gift Pickup Days Tuesday-Saturday This Week

December 15, 2025
If you are scheduled to pick up gifts through Cops, Kids & Toys (CKT), here are the pickup days, times, and location for this week. We’re here to help make pickup straightforward and welcoming. Bring a form of ID so we can be sure to give you the right gift bags! Pickup location CKT Headquarters at The Shops at Ithaca Mall, across from Zocalo’s. Pickup days and times Monday: 9:00 am–3:00 pm Tuesday: 9:00 am–3:00 pm Wednesday: 9:00 am–3:00 pm Thursday (late pickup day): 9:00 am–6:00 pm Saturday (only weekend pickup day): 9:00 am–3:00 pm  If you cannot make any of these dates Please email info@copskidsandtoys.org as soon as possible so we can advise. A note of thanks This program is powered by the community. We’re grateful to the individuals and local businesses who donated new toys, and to the many volunteers who showed up to sort, organize, and pack each child’s gift bag with care. Thank you for helping make the holidays brighter for families in our area. Questions or scheduling issues? Email info@copskidsandtoys.org .
Cornell Athletics food drive flyer. Bring shelf-stable food to donate at hockey and basketball games.

Cornell Athletics Teams Up with Cops, Kids & Toys for December Food Drive

December 3, 2025
Cornell Athletics hosts a December food drive with Cops, Kids & Toys. Bring shelf-stable food to upcoming games and support families across Tompkins County.