OPCC Toys for Tots

Donate to Toys for Tots at the Overland Park Convention Center

WHEN

Now through Dec. 14, we will be open for public donations Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, excluding Nov. 23-24.

WHERE

We’re located at 6000 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS 66211. Drop items off at the main entrance located on the north side of the convention center off 110th Street–directional signage is provided.

HOW

To donate bring a new, unwrapped toy and drop it off at the main entrance located on the north side of the convention center.

WHAT TO DONATE

Toys for Tots assists children up to age 17. Items to consider for pre-teens and teens include, but are not limited to, sporting equipment, bags, balls; books, backpacks, cosmetics, purses, watch/wallet gift sets, bath gift sets, board games, radio control cars and trucks, hand-held electronics, skateboards/helmets, curling irons, hair straighteners, and hair dryers.

Overland Park Convention Center is Kansas City’s largest donation location.

Over 45,000 Kansas City-area children in need

As the largest donation center in the region, Overland Park Convention Center is a central hub every year for the local Marine Toys for Tots.

While you’re on site, help us give back to over 45,000 children throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area who are in need of gifts this holiday season.

Toys for Tots Donation Logo

What is Toys for Tots?

Toys for Tots is a non-profit organization organized and run by the Marine Corps League. The program collects new, unwrapped toys and monetary donations for less fortunate children throughout the months leading up to Christmas. The goal is to help make the holiday season special and send a message of hope.

OPCC is proud to be a part of this large donation drive every year. Serving over 36,000 children in 2022, the program donates gifts to children up to the age of 17.

 

 

In 2022, the Overland Park Convention Center collected over 21,200 toys.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

OPCC is collecting Toys for Tots starting October 16th, 2023 through December 14th, 2023.

The Overland Park Convention Center will be open for public donations Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, excluding Nov. 23-24.

In addition to the regular hours, select Saturdays will feature special appearances by Santa and a Marine, offering families a unique photo opportunity:

  • Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Marine on-site
  • Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Marine on-site
  • Dec. 02, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Santa and Marine on-site
  • Dec. 09, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Santa and Marine on-site

 

We’re located at 6000 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS 66211.

Main entrances may not always be accessible so guests are asked to drop items off at the security entrance located on the east side of the convention center off Woodson Rd.—directional signage is provided around the outside of the building.

Donation hours are from 8am-5pm Monday through Friday, beginning October 16, 2023.

In addition to the regular hours, select Saturdays will feature special appearances by Santa and a Marine, offering families a unique photo opportunity:

  • Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Marine on-site
  • Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Marine on-site
  • Dec. 02, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Santa and Marine on-site
  • Dec. 09, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Santa and Marine on-site

 

The last day to drop off toy donations is December 14th, 2023.

Toys for Tots accepts new, unwrapped toys for children up to the age of 17.

Items to consider for pre-teens and teens include, but are not limited to, sporting equipment, bags, balls; books, backpacks, cosmetics, purses, watch/wallet gift sets, bath gift sets, board games, radio control cars and trucks, hand-held electronics, skateboards/helmets, curling irons, hair straighteners, and hair dryers.

Yes, payment donations can be made online.

Donate Online

Yes!

Make checks payable to:

Marine Toys for Tots Foundation

Memo: For Kansas City Area

Mail your check to:
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
18251 Quantico Gateway Drive
Triangle, VA 22172

Drop off your check:
Checks can also be dropped off at the Overland Park Convention Center. Please call 913.339.3067 to make arrangements.

There are multiple donation sites across the Kansas City Region.

Donation Site Directory

Families in need of toy assistance can fill out the online application starting Oct. 1 through Nov. 1. Past the cutoff date of Nov. 1, families can dial 211 for holiday assistance.

Request a Toy

Fill out the online form to become a toy donation site.

Become a Donation Site

Please contact Toys for Tots directly with all additional questions.

Contact

 

Donate a new, unwrapped toy to Toys for Tots today!

Additional questions? Please contact the Marine Corps Toys for Tots directly.

 

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