This year before the holidays, the Town of Gila Bend has teamed up with the Gila Bend Chamber of Commerce to collect new toys for the children in Gila Bend. These toys are then passed out to the kids by Santa and his elves at our Santa In the Park event. The goal of our toy drive is to bring a little holiday magic to children and their families who struggle through the holiday season because paying bills and putting food on the table trumps presents and a tree.

By donating a new toy (or two), you can help the children and families of Gila Bend share in a joy that no one should be without...the joy of Christmas!

So while you are out Christmas shopping, please remember to pick up an extra toy or two for a child that may not receive one this year. Then simply donate that new toy (unwrapped) to our Toy Drive and help support our Santa In the Park event! 

To Donate A New Unwrapped Toy:
1. Purchase a New Toy for a child age 0-13 years old
2. Take the New Toy to Town Hall or any of these locations:
Adelante - 100 Gila Boulevard
San Lucy District Office - 1216 North 307th Avenue
Gila Bend Fire Department - 318 West Papago Street
Sonoran Desert RV Park - 800 South Butterfield Trail

3. Place the New Unwrapped Toy in the collection box labeled Toy Drive
4. Feel an overwhelming sense of Joy

If you prefer to make a monetary donation, you can drop off a check (made out to the Town of Gila Bend) or cash at Town Hall. Don't forget to request a receipt for the tax credit!


Unable to donate, but still want to help? Become a volunteer! We need volunteers to help collect toys and pass them out to the children.

For more information or questions about donating or volunteering, please contact Christopher Sanchez at:
602-717-1108 or csanchez@gilabendaz.org