LITTLE SMILES 14th ANNUAL TOY DRIVE CALLS ON COMMUNITY’S HOLIDAY SPIRIT TO BRING CHEER TO LOCAL KIDS IN NEED
Donate a new, unwrapped toy, donate by text or online, shop from Little Smiles’ Amazon Wish List, or become a drop-off location to be a part of
South Florida’s largest toy drive
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Palm Beach Gardens, FLA. – (November 30, 2023) – Little Smiles of Florida is calling on the community to come together for their 14th Annual Holiday Toy Drive to continue its mission to help kids be kids through difficult times. Through December 25, 2023, the toy drive seeks new unwrapped gifts for children aged newborn to 18 years. The donations are distributed through collection centers for families to pick up and directly to Little Smiles’ thirty-nine pediatric partners, including hospitals with children fighting life-threatening illnesses, medical daycare centers, hospices, shelters, foster care homes and medical support facilities.
“Through the incredible support of our community, the Little Smiles Toy Drive spreads joy to thousands of local children during the holidays,” said Executive Director Brittany Perdigon. “Whether gifts go to a child in the hospital, a foster child, or a child whose family is having a difficult time, the acts of kindness are felt long after, leaving behind priceless smiles on the faces of these resilient kids.”
Last year’s efforts resulted in over 10,000 toys collected, bringing smiles to more than 6,500 children in southeast Florida. This year, contributing is easier than ever through online donations at littlesmilesfl.org/donate/. Donations enable Little Smiles to secure toys, games, and gifts, ensuring that local families in need receive support during the holiday season. Businesses are encouraged to participate by becoming drop-off locations or sponsors.
To contribute, individuals and businesses can request a donation box or shop online from the Amazon Wish List. Drop-off locations are available at littlesmilesfl.org or Little Smiles’ North Pole at Harbourside Place in Jupiter. Alternatively, donations can be made via text (text LITTLESMILES to 44321) or at littlesmilesfl.org.
Little Smiles Florida supports children, caregivers, and families year-round at local hospitals and other facilities. Donations fund events such as movie nights, arts and crafts, and food provisions to stock hospital pantries feeding children facing hardships. The organization fulfills individual needs and requests, ensuring every child receives comfort and a moment of joy while at one of the many facilities that partner with Little Smiles Florida.
For more information about Little Smiles Florida and to contribute to the 14th Annual Holiday Toy Drive, visit littlesmilesfl.org.
About Little Smiles Florida
Little Smiles is a not-for-profit organization operating in Palm Beach County and the greater Southeast Florida region. The charity was founded in 1999 by local businessman Paul L. Donohue, who saw a need and inspired the community to bring comfort and joy to children and their caregivers at Palm Beach Children’s Hospital. Little Smiles now partners with thirty-nine pediatric facilities from St. Lucie to Miami that include hospitals, medical day care centers, hospices, shelters, foster care homes, and medical support facilities. Their mission is to help kids during difficult times. They provide smiles to children and their support staff with fun events, including movie night, arts and crafts, and snack breaks. They fulfill individual needs and requests, such as providing a toy to help distract a child after surgery, pajamas to stay extra comfy during their time at the facility, or even a cake and a present to celebrate a birthday during their time at one of the facilities.