Annual Toy Drive
Toys from the Heart in Waco is an annual holiday program organized by Shepherd's Heart Food Pantry that gathers toy donations to provide Christmas gifts for homeless and underprivileged children in the community. The initiative has been serving the Waco area for over 14 years and relies on both toy donations and volunteer support to bring joy to thousands of local families each December.
Important Update for 2025:
This year, Toys from the Heart will be serving only families with children enrolled at public schools in Waco listed below.
Please review the list of schools below to determine eligibility.
How to Get Help:
- Start Your Application: Enter your name, and email address to begin the application process.
- Confirm Your Email: Check your inbox for a confirmation email and click the link to verify your email address. This ensures we have the correct contact information.
- Complete Your Application: After confirming your email, you'll be directed to the full application form where you'll provide additional details such as your phone number, address, and information about your child(ren).
- Stay Tuned: We'll be collecting donations from November 1 to December 3. After this period, we’ll review all applications and notify you if your family has been approved. We’ll also provide details on when and where to pick up toys.
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Registration Dates:
November 1 - December 3, 2025
Eligible Schools for 2025
La Vega ISD
- La Vega Primary School
Phil Bancale Campus (PK 3- K) - La Vega Elementary
(1st grade – 3rd grade) - La Vega Intermediate School
H.P. Miles Campus (4th grade - 6th grade) - La Vega Junior High School
George Dixon Campus (7th & 8th grade)
Connally ISD
- Connally Early Childhood Center- PreK & K
- Connally Primary- 1st- 3rd grades
- Connally Elementary School- 4th & 5th
- Connally Junior High- 6th-8th
Harmony Public Schools
- Harmony Science Academy-Waco
Waco ISD
- Alta Vista Elementary School
- Bell’s Hill Elementary
- Brook Avenue Elementary
- Cedar Ridge Elementary
- Cesar Chavez MS
- Crestview Elementary
- Dean Highland Elementary
- G L Wiley Opportunity Center
- GW Carver Middle School
- Hillcrest PDS
- J H Hines Elementary
- Kendrick Elementary
- Lake Air Montessori
- Mountainview Elementary
- Parkdale Elementary
- Provident Heights
- South Waco Elementary
- Tennyson MS
- West Ave Elementary
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