Holiday Food and Toy Drive

Mayor's Holiday Food, Book and Toy Drive

Register to Receive Food and Toys

Updates for the 2026 Mayor’s Holiday Food & Toy Drive

Registration for the 2026 Mayor’s Holiday Food & Toy Drive will open November 3 and close December 1.

This year, there are some important changes to the program, including updated eligibility requirements and the use of Access Evanston. Families who may qualify are encouraged to review the updated requirements and apply for Access Evanston now so they are prepared when registration opens.

Registration will take place online only through our recreation registration software. Only children who meet the eligibility requirements and have Access Evanston approved and linked to their recreation account will be able to register.

What you can do now:

• Review the updated eligibility requirements for the Mayor’s Holiday Food & Toy Drive.
• Apply for Access Evanston if you have not already done so.
• Watch for additional information about registration before November 3.

Registration: November 3–December 1
Distribution: December 10 from 7:00 AM - 6 PM

Donations

• Autobarn, 1015 Chicago Ave.
• Booked, 506 Main St.
• Briteco Insurance, 805 Greenwood St.
• Chandler-Newberger Center, 1028 Central St.
• Morton City Hall, 909 Davis St.
• Ecology Center, 2024 N. McCormick Blvd.
• Evanston Police Station, 1454 Elmwood Ave.
• Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave.
• Fire Station 3, 1105 Central St.
• Fire Station 5, 2830 Central St.
• First Northern Credit Union, 1705 Sherman Ave.
• Fleetwood-Jourdain Center, 1655 Foster St.
• Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave.
• Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St.
• Robert Crown Center, 1801 Main St.
• Partnership Financial Credit Union, 2522 Green Bay
• Prieto Community Center, 430 Asbury Ave.
• The Merion, 1611 Chicago Ave.