Spark of Love Toy Drive

Spark of Love Toy Drive 2022

In 2022, the Fire Departments of Ventura County, ABC7 and multiple partner agencies and organizations teamed up to bring the 30^thAnnual Spark of Love Toy Drive to Ventura County.

This last holiday, the Fire Departments of Ventura County successfully supported more than 30,000 children and over 90 non-profits.

For the second year, we partnered with Food Share. Dedicated to leading the fight against hunger in Ventura County, Food Share provided boxes of food to over 6,000 families served thru this year’s toy drive.

How to Donate

Drop off new, unwrapped gifts and nonperishable food at your local Oxnard City or Ventura County fire station, Ventura City Fire Headquarters, or participating business. Find a business near you here: vcfd.org/sparkoflovedropoff

Donate online through the Ventura Fire Foundation: www.venturafirefoundation.org/sparkoflove All proceeds are tax deductible and will go towards buying toys locally and supporting children and teens. EIN# 47-1336798

Purchase a gift on our registry: https://tinyurl.com/4kfp7mxv Click this link and purchase a toy from our Amazon Wish List. It will be delivered directly to Toy Central for delivery to a hopeful child!

Hosting a Toy Drive?

All participating businesses can pick up donation boxes, posters, and collateral materials starting November 1st and should drop off donations to Toy Central in Camarillo no later than Monday, December 12th to ensure delivery to children and teens in time for the holidays. After this date, all donations will be redirected to a receiving nonprofit.

Toy Requests

To maintain safety and minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Firefighters of Ventura County will distribute toys to non-profit organizations in Ventura County this holiday season. We do not provide toys directly to individuals and encourage residents to join forces with a participating organization in their community to request toys.

Residents may also call 2-1-1 for information regarding toy drives and resources in their area.

As the Spark of Love depends on the generosity of our community, the Firefighters of Ventura County cannot guarantee toy delivery or forecast event participation.