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Christmas Toy Market

Give kids the Christmas they deserve!

Offer a child a holiday from hardship.

Will you play a part in bringing joy to children experiencing poverty this Christmas?
This is a challenging time financially – more neighbours than ever are turning to YSM for help to address their basic needs.

You can offer joy and hope this Christmas: over 450 families – representing more than 950 children – will turn to YSM for gifts to give their
children a special and memorable Christmas!

Please consider donating new toys or volunteering at our annual Toy Market, from December 10-11 (set up shifts), 12-14, 16-17, 2024!

Download YSM's Christmas Toy Market Wish List
*If you are a community member who would like to access our Toy Market, please speak with your YSM contact or Care Manager.

How to Donate

Mail your donations

Purchase new and unopened toys directly through an online retailer and have them sent to YSM’s address directly:

YSM Toy Market
306 Gerrard Street East
Toronto ON, M5A 2G7

Please ensure donations arrive by December 14, 2024.
Toy donations over $20 will be eligible for a tax receipt. Please send a copy of your receipt to info@ysm.ca and YSM will
generate a tax receipt within a few days.

Purchase new and unopened toys online or in person, and drop off your toy donations in person. To do this please
coordinate with us by sending an email to volunteer@ysm.ca. Drop off location is:

YSM Toy Market
306 Gerrard Street East
Toronto ON, M5A 2G7

Please note that we are closed on Sunday, December 15, and therefore unavailable to accept in-person donations on that day. Last day to drop off your donations is December 14.

You can also buy gifts online via Kits for a Cause.

See YSM’s page: give.unityvalues.com/YSMCareKits

Toy Market Gift Ideas

Ages 11-13

  • Remote control car
  • Mini drone
  • Nail art kit
  • Tie-dye kits
  • Lip balm making kits
  • Lightbox signs
  • Karaoke system
  • Science/ STEM kits
  • Basketball/ baseballs/ skateboards (or other sporting equipment)
  • Speakers/ other electronics
  • Headphones
  • Small musical instruments
  • Gift cards ($25)
  • Lego Models
  • Scooter

Ages 8-10

  • Slime making kits
  • Soap making kits
  • Sewing crochet kits
  • Remote control cars
  • Lego (age-appropriate)
  • Foosball table
  • Superhero action figures
  • Pokemon toys
  • Arts & Crafts Supplies
  • National Geographic science kits/ STEM kits
  • Friendship Bracelet kits
  • Skateboards
  • Starter Instruments
  • Scooter
  • Hello Kitty toys

Ages 4-7

  • Lego (age-appropriate)
  • Dolls/barbies (diverse)
  • Play Doh
  • Thomas the Tank Engine toys
  • Paw Patrol toys
  • Dinosaur toys
  • Hasbro interactive pets
  • Jewelry making sets
  • Frozen toys
  • Hatchimals
  • LOL Dolls
  • Disney themed toys
  • Starter Instruments
  • STEM Kits
  • Super Mario
  • Slime Making Kits
  • Magic Mixes
  • Crazy Forts
  • Hot Wheels

Ages 0-3

  • Leapfrog products
  • Fisher-price products
  • Megabloks/ building blocks
  • Stacking cups/rings
  • Paw Patrol toys
  • Bouncing chairs/ activity mats for infants
  • Baby dolls
  • VTech products
  • Block cars/ farm animals
  • See ‘N Say
  • Disney themed toys
  • Pretend Play costumes
  • Blippi Themed Toys
  • Duplo

All Ages

  • Knitted items (hats, scarves, and mittens)
  • New stuffed animals
  • Kinetic Sand
  • Puzzles, 3D Puzzles
  • Board games
  • Toiletries kits
  • Bubble Pop Fidget Toys
  • Squishmallow
  • Play Doh
  • Paint Supplies & Coloring Books (Age-appropriate)