TOY DRIVE COLLECTION HAS BEGUN***
TOY DRIVE COLLECTION HAS BEGUN***
Deborah’s Toy Chest
Deborah’s Toy Chest is a toy drive that supplies toys, games, and books to provide comfort and distraction to children and their families during their hospital stay. Our goal is that all patients of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) hospital will get a gift during the holidays, special occasions, and even for rewards of bravery.
“As a chronically ill young adult, receiving a gift when you are having a tough day makes that day happier and easier to get through. It reminds you that someone is in the fight with you.”
Ways To Donate
Donate Physically :
Vist a Donation Location
You can drop off a new, unwrapped toy to one of our drop off locations listed below.
Donate Monetarily:
No Shopping Required
You can donate by clicking the button below and selecting Deborah’s Toy Chest when prompted.
Donate Virtually:
Amazon Wish List
You can purchase a gift online from the items previously selected on our Amazon wish list and it will be sent directly to us
10th Year -2026
This year marks the 10th year of our toy drive, and we couldn’t be more excited! What began as a little idea from a young girl who was sick at home, looking for a way to make a difference and distract herself from her own struggles, has blossomed into a beautiful organization bringing hope and joy to children in need.
The past 10 years have been an incredible blessing, and we are so grateful for everyone who has helped make this journey possible.
To celebrate our 10th year, we’re setting our biggest goal yet: 1,000 toys for children who are hospitalized or facing difficult circumstances.
Help us make this milestone year our biggest and most impactful yet!
As of the year 2025, Deborah’s Toy Chest has donated a total of 2,990 toys and $400 to the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta hospitals during the winter season!
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Donation Center Location Information
Fill out form to become a donation center location for Deborah's Toy Chest
Answers To Frequently Asked Questions
We will supply you with a box and the donation guidelines information.
You get to pick the length of time that the box will be in your facility whether that be two weeks or the entire four months.
A team member of Deborah‘s Dream Inc. will check in bi-weekly to see if items need to be picked up.This pick up schedule is able to be changed depending on the needs of your facility.
Donation Guidelines
All toys, books and stuffed animals must be new and unwrapped.
Handmade items, like blankets and scarves, must be washed in an allergen-free detergent before delivery and come from a smoke-free environment. Contact us with any specific questions about handmade donations.
Recommended age labeling should be used as a guide.
Basketballs must be Mikasa or Spalding brand only.
Toys must be non-toxic.
Toys promoting violence are not appropriate.
Toys must be sturdy. Avoid toys that can break, leaving sharp edges.
CHOA does not accept over sized items such as large stuffed animals, large play sets, large toys, etc.
Toys with numerous small parts that require close supervision are not appropriate.
Fire regulations prohibit electrical, spark-producing or friction-producing toys.
DVDs must be rated G, PG or PG-13.
Glitter of any form (glitter glue, glitter stickers, glitter paper, etc.) is prohibited.
Rubber/latex balloons are not allowed inside the hospitals. (Mylar is fine.)
CHOA does not accept cards for patients.
CHOA does not accept bikes, razor scooters, tricycles or big wheels.
Here are organizations that has participated as donation center locations in the past for Deborah’s Toy Chest!
Eagles Brooke Country Club Community (Locust Grove, Georgia)
Gifted Hands Salon (Locust Grove, Georgia)
Concord Baptist Church (Atlanta, Georgia)
Union Grove Baptist Church (McDonough, Georgia)
Queen Bee Coffee Co. (Forsyth, Georgia)