The Mount Pleasant Police Department has announced the return of its annual Toy Drive, an effort to help local families in need during the holiday season.
The department is currently seeking names of families who may need assistance this year. Submissions can be made anonymously, but organizers ask that those referring families provide the names and ages of children, along with a phone number and address. The deadline to sign up is December 16, 2025.
New toy donations will be accepted until December 19, with distribution set for December 22. Collection boxes are located at the Mount Pleasant Police Department, and donations are intended for local residents only.
Organizers remind the community that this is a toy drive for children—adults over 18 are not eligible. The police department is once again partnering with The Fellowship Cup, Toys for Tots, and several other local organizations and businesses to ensure every family receives the support they need.
Those who have already signed up with another organization will not be eligible to participate in the police department’s drive. Additionally, families who received assistance through the program last year will not be placed on the list this year. Participants must be the custodial parent or guardian of the children being referred.
If any extra gifts remain after distribution, others may be invited to select items the following day. Updates and additional information will be shared on the Mount Pleasant Police Department’s Facebook page.
For questions or to sign up a family, please contact the Mount Pleasant Police Department at 319-385-1450, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.