Fill the Truck Day on Nov. 28: Help Bring Holiday Joy to Local Kids!
November 5, 2026

It’s time to Fill the Truck for Cops, Kids & Toys!

Saturday, November 28, 2026 | 9 AM – 3 PM
Outside Target at The Shops at Ithaca Mall


Join us on Saturday, November 28, outside Target at The Shops at Ithaca Mall, and help make the holidays brighter for children in our community. From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, our volunteers and local law enforcement partners will be collecting new, unwrapped toys to support families in need across Tompkins County.


Out shopping on Black Friday? Pick up a few extra toys and bring them with you on Saturday to help us fill the truck! Every little bit helps. From board games and books to sports gear and stuffed animals, your donation makes a difference.


Why It Matters: For decades, Cops, Kids & Toys has been bringing holiday cheer to hundreds of local families, thanks to the generosity of our community. Every toy and donation helps spread smiles and holiday magic where it’s needed most.


How You Can Help:

  • Bring a new, unwrapped toy between 9 AM and 3 PM
  • Invite your friends, coworkers, and neighbors to join in
  • Snap a photo when you drop off your donation and tag us on social media to inspire others!
  • If you can't get out, or prefer to make a monetary donation, we appreciate that too!


Let’s show what our community can do together. Help us fill that truck and make this the brightest holiday season yet!


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