Fill the Truck Day on Nov. 29 – Help Bring Holiday Joy to Local Kids!
November 11, 2025
Saturday, November 29, 2025 | 9 AM – 3:30 PM Target at The Shops at Ithaca Mall
It’s time to Fill the Truck
for Cops, Kids & Toys!
Join us on Saturday, November 29, outside Target at The Shops at Ithaca Mall, and help make the holidays brighter for children in our community. From 9:00 AM to 3:30 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 over 50 years, Cops, Kids & Toys has been bringing holiday cheer to hundreds of local families, thanks to the generosity of our community. Every single 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 3:30 PM
- Encourage friends, coworkers, or neighbors to donate too!
- Snap a photo when you drop off and tag us on social media to spread the word
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 hosts a December food drive with Cops, Kids & Toys. Bring shelf-stable food to upcoming games and support families across Tompkins County.
