Thanksgiving & Holidays2026-10-05T16:04:18+00:00

HOLIDAY FOOD & TOY DRIVE

Help us ensure our neighbors have everything they need this holiday season.

Your donations will provide families with:

Holiday Food Staples

A curated food box filled with seasonal staples for the holiday season including a choice of ham, turkey, or chicken.

Gifts for Kids

Children receive toys that encourage family togetherness through play, laughter, and creativity.

Provides Critical Funding

Financial donations are critical, allowing us to fill unexpected gaps in food and supplies and fund our most vital services.

HOLIDAY WISH LISTS

Drop-off:

790 W. Chestnut Ave. Monrovia CA 91016

Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 4 PM

  • Canned Cranberry Sauce
  • Stuffing Mix
  • Evaporated Milk
  • Pumpkin Puree
  • Canned Vegetables
  • $25+ Grocery Gift Cards

View printable food drive flyer here: Holiday Food Drive 2026

Toys that are most needed due to their popularity in previous years:

  • LEGO & Building Sets: LEGO sets, magnetic building tiles, construction sets, model-building kits, STEM building kits
  • Sporting Goods & Equipment: basketballs, soccer balls, footballs, volleyballs, baseball/softball equipment, jump ropes, frisbees, sports bags, water bottles
  • Board Games & Card Games: family board games, strategy games, trivia games, card games, puzzles, party games
  • Toy Vehicles: toy cars, trucks, race cars, construction vehicles, monster trucks, trains, remote-control cars
  • Crafting Kits & Art Supplies: drawing kits, painting sets, jewelry-making kits, bracelet-making kits, clay/modeling kits, crochet kits, coloring sets, DIY craft kits
  • Sensory & Fidget Toys: fidget toys, stress balls, sensory balls, pop-it toys, slime kits, kinetic sand, sensory activity sets
  • Books: picture books, chapter books, graphic novels, comics, manga, young adult books, activity books, coloring books
  • STEM & Educational Toys: science kits, robotics kits, coding games, experiment kits, puzzles, engineering/building sets

Teen products (highly requested):

  • Grooming & Personal Care: body wash, deodorant, shaving kits, facial cleanser, moisturizer, lip balm, hair products, cologne/body spray.
  • Beauty & Self-Care: skincare sets, makeup, makeup bags, nail polish, press-on nails, face masks, bath sets.
  • Bags & Accessories: backpacks, crossbody bags, belt bags, wallets, hats, sunglasses, jewelry
  • Tech Accessories: headphones, earbuds, portable chargers, charging cables, phone cases, phone stands
  • Gift Cards: Target, Amazon, Walmart, Nike, Sephora, Ulta, GameStop

VOLUNTEER WITH US

Volunteer with us in preparation for Thanksgiving!

October 23 – Friday – 1 PM to 4 PM (Monrovia)

Thanksgiving Dry Packing Shift

October 24 – Saturday – 8 AM to 12 PM (Monrovia)

Thanksgiving Dry Packing Shift

November 17 – Tuesday – 8 AM to 12 PM

Walk-In Thanksgiving Distribution Shift (to serve clients without vehicles)

Monrovia

Pasadena

Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese translation support is highly needed!

November 17 – Tuesday – 1 PM to 4 PM

Help us clean and wrap up our Pasadena warehouse for the holidays!

Pasadena Holiday Wrap Up Shift

November 18 – Wednesday

Thanksgiving Drive-thru Distribution Shift

8 AM to 12 PM (50 slots)

12:30 to 4 PM  (50 slots)

FUCI Monrovia only

November 19 – Thursday

Operation Gobble Packing Shift

8 AM to 12 PM (50 slots)

1 PM  to 4 PM (40 slots)

November 20 – Friday- 8 AM to 12 PM (Monrovia)

Operation Gobble: Warehouse Prep & Clean-Up

November 23 – Monday – 8 AM to 12 PM (Monrovia)

Thanksgiving Distribution Make-up Day (for clients who missed the distribution)

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