April 14, 2026 | It is critical for every child to have the opportunity to play every day, yet too many children go without it. The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) is committed to closing that gap with its mission to deliver play to children who need it most.

Through TTF’s Gift Catalog, donors can be sure their support reaches a child in need. A gift to TTF’s Toy Chest helps distribute toy donations to under-resourced schools, children’s hospitals, and community organizations; and contributions to TTF’s Play Fund support play projects at children’s hospitals and in disaster zones. A donation to either program will provide comfort and joy and make a meaningful difference in a child’s life.

Four specific ways donations make a difference include:

1. A donation provides teachers with play tools to fuel students’ developmental growth. TTF distributes a portion of its toy donations to World Vision’s Teacher Resource Centers, where Title I school professionals can pick up toys and other classroom supplies at no cost. (Title I schools include high percentages of students from low-income families.) At the Bronx Center, pop-it toys were available that Wendy, a speech therapist, used with her students to practice counting and pattern-making, while also providing sensory stimulation and fun. A donation will help with the logistics of placing high-quality toys in under-resourced classrooms to support students’ learning and development.
2. A donation places toys in children’s hands when they need them most. Year-round, TTF distributes the industry’s toy donations to children in need around the world. From giving a Spider-Man action figure to a young boy in Chicago who recently endured a tragic loss, to bringing a variety of new toys to Lesotho, Africa that encourage the kids to play together and build relationships, a donation supports these deliveries that make a meaningful difference in children’s lives.
3. A donation provides comfort and joy to children going through immense hardship. TTF funds play-focused projects at organizations in communities impacted by natural disasters to provide comfort, reduce anxiety, and offer a much-needed outlet for fun. Woodbury Village Preschool, a community staple serving children ages six weeks to six years old, was severely damaged after the Los Angeles wildfires, and a TTF grant supported tuition assistance and replaced play equipment. A donation enables children to experience the comfort and joy of playing again after they experience a disaster.
4. A donation upgrades play spaces to be safe, calm environments for all children. TTF funding helps upgrade outdated play spaces in hospitals, schools, or community centers serving under-resourced areas. Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, Florida was able to create a designated sensory room that includes visual, auditory, and tactile elements to help pediatric patients self-regulate and feel safe during their hospital stay. A donation helps to modernize more spaces like this and provides a calming, fun outlet for even more children.

Support TTF in its mission to bring the power of play to children who need it most by donating through the Gift Catalog.

For more information about TTF and its programs, visit ToyFoundation.org or contact the team.