Gifts of Joy 2026

Helping Make Christmas Brighter for Children & Teens

STORM Center of Hope & Service is accepting toy and gift requests for children and teens ages 18 and under through our annual Gifts of Joy program.

Toy support is made possible through partnership with Toys for Tots. STORM’s community toy drive, donors, and sponsors.

Important Dates

Application Deadline: Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time
Toy Pickup Begins: Saturday, December 12, 2026

Registration and all toys/gifts are FREE.

Please submit only one application per household. Wish-list items are not guaranteed, and submitting an application does not guarantee approval.

Approved families will receive verification and pickup instructions by email and/or text.

Please do not arrive for toy pickup until STORM has confirmed your pickup date, time, and location.

Want to Help?

Community support makes Gifts of Joy possible.

You can help by:

• Donating new, unwrapped toys and gifts
• Supporting teen gift needs
• Hosting a toy drive
• Volunteering with sorting and distribution
• Becoming a community sponsor

Want to support Gifts of Joy or partner with STORM?
Contact us at impact@stormcohs.org