HOLIDAY FOOD & TOY DRIVE

Help bring joy to local families this holiday season by donating food items and new toys to our Find My Genius families!

Find My Genius is a no cost YMCA program that provides academic support and enrichment opportunities to children from low- to moderate-income families in our community.

DONATE ONLINE HERE

Food Donations

Each food bag needs to be filled with the following items:

• 1 – 14 oz can of Cranberry Sauce
• 2 – 14–16 oz cans of Green Beans
• 1 – 12–16 oz box of Stuffing Mix
• 1 – 32 oz box of Chicken Stock
• 2 – Packets of Gravy
• 2 – 14–16 oz cans of Corn
• 1 – 14 oz box of Instant Mashed Potatoes
• 1 – Box of Movie Style Microwave Popcorn
• 1 – Box of Brownie Mix
• 1 – Box of Hot Chocolate Packets
• 1 – Box of Candy Canes
• 1 – $50 Ralph's gift card for a turkey or ham

Please provide donations in one grocery bag or box.

Toy Donations

Donate new and unwrapped toys for school-aged children in our Find My Genius Afterschool program!

• Toys, games, and activities for school-aged children (elementary, middle, and high school)
• Popular items include craft kits, building sets, sporting equipment, books, STEM kits, and more!

Please ensure all toys are new and unwrapped.

Donation Locations:

During YMCA hours of operation at

Simi Valley Family YMCA, 3200 Cochran Street, Simi Valley, CA 93065

or

Yarrow Family YMCA, 31105 Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, CA 91362

If you are interested in volunteering for this drive or any YMCA events, please visit our volunteer page.