NOVEMBER 1 - DECEMBER 20, 2023

The Fire Departments of Ventura County team up every year for the Spark of Love toy drive, the largest community toy drive in the nation. For more than 31 years, your local firefighters have been collecting donations for distribution to Ventura County children and teens in need of a happier holiday experience.

This special community campaign collects new, unwrapped toys and sports equipment for underserved children and teens in Ventura County. This year we are also supporting Food Share. Dedicated to leading the fight against hunger in Ventura County, Food Share will be providing boxes of food to families served thru this year’s toy drive. Non-perishable food and toys can be dropped off at any participating location. All donations collected stay within our community.

In 2022, through generous donations from our communities, more than 30,000 local children and teens were gifted by the kindness of our neighbors, businesses and supporting sponsors. Due to the long-lasting effects of the economy and wildfires, we anticipate this year’s requests for toys will reach higher than ever.

All donated toys and gift cards are collected and distributed through partner organizations and agencies to make the holidays brighter for local families experiencing financial difficulties this time of year. Monetary donations are put back into local businesses throughout Ventura County to purchase gifts or gift cards for our local youth and families. We are grateful for and impressed by your kindness and giving spirit.

Visit the Ventura County Fire Department website for additional info, toy collection sites, and other ways to give.