Terp Toy Drive
Our holiday drive, benefiting the City of College Park Youth and Family Services, has been making a difference in the lives of local children for 28 years.
Donate a gift by Wednesday, December 10 and make the holiday season brighter for a child in need.
The Joy of Giving
Participating is easy! Purchase a gift from our Amazon wish list or drop gifts off at the nearest service desk by Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
Amazon Wishlist
To purchase from Amazon wish list:
- Visit the Amazon wish list page.
- Select the gift(s) you would like to donate and add it to your cart.
- Select "Terp Toy Drive c/o Donna Metz" as the delivery/shipping address.
- Finalize your purchase.
Gift Drop-Off
To drop-off a gift:
- Visit a store that sells children's toys/items.
- Select the gift(s) you would like to donate. View gift suggestions by age group in our FAQs.
- Purchase the gift.
- Drop-off the gift at any residence hall service desk.
Make a Difference
"I can't tell you how much joy it gives to the children and how much relief it gives to the parents that they'll at least have something under the tree for their children. The generosity of the University of Maryland students is incredible!"
- Peggy Higgins, former LCSW-C Director, Youth, Family and Senior Services
FAQs
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at terptoydrive@umd.edu.
What age range is the greatest need?
Two of our major donation locations are elementary schools. We greatly appreciate donations in the 6-9 and 10-13 age range.
Is there a minimum number of items/suggested amount I should donate?
All donations make a difference. No minimum is required.
Who are the gifts' recipients?
All gifts are distributed to local children and teenagers ages newborn to 18 years old by the City of College Park Youth and Family Services, Hollywood Elementary School, Paint Branch Elementary School, Pregnancy Aid Center, Healthy Families Prince George's, and Jwanzaa Youth Partnership, Inc.
What are some example gifts I can donate?
| Infant | Toddler | Ages 3-5 | Ages 6-8 | Ages 9-12 | Ages 13-18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rattles, blankets, baby clothes | stuffed toys, hard books, clothes | playdough, dolls, stickers | puzzles, socks & hats, notebooks | action figures, board games, school supplies | sport items, make-up, books |
