Gainesville

Donations Drives

This page lists local food drives, clothing drives, toy drives, book drives and other events collecting items for local families in need in the Gainesville, Florida area.
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Alachua & Tri-County US Marine Corps Toys For Tots

Alachua & Tri-County US Marine Corps Toys For Tots campaigns provided Christmas toys to over 4400 ch ...

Alachua Community Collective: Family Joy Market

Free gently used items for kids 0-18, including toys, books, games, clothing, and more!

Saturday, December 6, 2025
Hours: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
free
Hilda Hair Salon 534 N Main Street, Gainesville, FL
Archer St. Phillip’s Lodge 55 Christmas Toy Drive Event

It’s that time of year again! Every year our organization strives for every child to have a wonderfu ...

Saturday, December 20, 2025
Hours: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
free
Wilson Robinson Park 13975 SW 174th St, Archer, FL, 32618
Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Holiday Storytime and Holiday Book Drive

Holiday Storytime Join us for our weekly children's storytime event at 11 AM every Saturday morning ...

Storytime Saturday, December 6 & 13, 2025 | Holiday Boo...
Hours: Storytime 11:00 am-12:00 pm
free
3728 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32608
City of Hawthorne Toy Drive

Let’s make this holiday season a little brighter for local children in need How can you help? D ...

October 27-December 4, 2025
Hours: 7:00 AM-5:30 PM (Mon–Thurs)
6875 SE 221st St., Hawthorne, FL, 32640
City of Hawthorne Toy Drive

Let’s make this holiday season a little brighter for local children in need How can you help? D ...

October 27-December 4, 2025
Hours: 7:00 AM-5:30 PM (Mon–Thurs)
6875 SE 221st St., Hawthorne, FL, 32640
Curlings Group, Real Broker LLC Stuff The Pantry Food Drive

Our 2nd Annual “Stuff The Pantry” Food Drive is here! Last year, thanks to YOU, we donated over 2 ...

Mondays through Wednesdays in November 2025
Hours: 10:00AM–4:00PM
4061 NW 43rd Street, Suite 20, Gainesville, FL
High Springs Lions Club Blanket Drive

We have partnered with Operation Rudolph Roundup again. We have a lot of kids in need of some warmth ...

Deadline to Donate is December 8th, 2025
High Springs Lions Club 26900 West US Hwy 27, High Springs, FL, 32643
Kimberly's Christmas Festival & Toy Drive

Santa is coming to town! Join us for pictures with Santa, Bounce Houses, tons of Vendors, and Food T ...

Saturday, November 8, 2025
Hours: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
See description for details
Heritage Park Williston 116 N. Main St, Williston, FL, 32696
Newberry Parks & Recreation Winter Coat Drive

This season, let’s make a difference by participating in our Winter Coat Drive event. Donate your ge ...

Donations accepted October 13-November 30, 2025
MLK Community Center 25515 NW 6th Ave, Newberry, FL, 32669
Partnership for Strong Families Wish Upon a Star

The holidays are around the corner, which means it’s time to prepare for our annual gift drive – Wis ...

Now through December 5, 2025
5950 NW 1st Place, Suite A, Gainesville, FL, 32607
Rawlings Elementary Christmas Angel Tree

We have many wonderful children at Rawlings who are truly deserving. Stop by and pick a name off our ...

November 4-December 15, 2025 | Gifts will be handed out...
Rawlings Elementary 3500 NE 15th St, Gainesville, FL, 32609
Tri-County Community Resources: Give Where You Live Thanksgiving Food Drive

Tri-County Community Resources is collecting nonperishable food and pantry staples to help fill Than ...

November 1–17, 2025
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9 AM–4 PM (closed 12–1 for lunch)
Tri-County Community Resource Center 15 N Main Street, Chiefland, FL
Trinity United Methodist Church Thanksgiving Basket Food Drive

Thanksgiving Food Collection: The food drive begins November 2! Please place donations in a blue bin ...

Sunday, November 2-Wednesday, November 19, 2025
4000 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32653