The holiday season is a time of giving and celebration, and this year, you can make it even more special by participating in our Holiday Toy Drive! We’re gathering new toys to restock our family visitation and exchange center, where families in our community find a safe space to connect and share meaningful moments. The toys currently in the center have seen a lot of love, and we’re looking to replace them with fresh, comforting items for children to enjoy.
How You Can Help
Getting involved is easy, and your contribution will bring warmth and joy to children and families who need it most:
- Visit Renewed Hope Thrift Store in Sioux Center:
Stop by Renewed Hope and look for our holiday tree, decorated with ornaments that list specific items children need. Choose an ornament that speaks to you, or simply pick from the list below! - Purchase or Donate a Toy:
Whether you select an item from the tree or one from the list below, every donation helps create a welcoming environment for children and families at our center. We gladly accept new or gently used items from the list, so if you have toys in excellent condition that match our needs, please consider donating them. - Drop Off Your Unwrapped Gift:
Bring your new, unwrapped gift to Renewed Hope Thrift Store. We’ll take care of getting each item to the visitation center, where it will bring joy and happiness to the children who need it.
Wish List for the Family Visitation and Exchange Center
If you’d like to shop directly from our wish list, we’ve included the items we’re hoping to collect, including a selection of books. We gladly accept both new and gently used items in excellent condition. Please return any donations to Renewed Hope Thrift Store in Sioux Center.
Toys
- Construction toys/ trucks
- Mr. Potato Head
- Magnetic Tiles
- Magnetic wooden train
- Finder/ Hand Puppets
- Doodle Pad/ LCD writing tablets
- Bean bag toss
- Emergency vehicle toys
- Dress-Up Clothes
- Baby Dolls/ Clothes
- Semi- Truck toys
- Farm animals
- Play-Doh and Play-Doh tools
- Playstix
- STEM kits
- Fidgets
- SpinAgain
- Roll ‘n Go Wooden Marble Run
- Floor Puzzles
- Zoo Animals
- Wooden pizza
- Wooden tool set
- Wooden fruits and veggies
- Shape sorting
- Wooden Ice cream
- Tricycle
- Musical instruments
- Pattern Blocks
- Squigz
- Mini Sensory Bin Kits
- Kitchen Pots and Pans toy set
- Interracial Books/ Toys
- Child Size table
- Art and Craft Supplies
Books
- All aged Books
- Spanish Books
- The Way I Feel by Janan Cain
- Listening to My Body by Gabi Garcia
- A Little Spot of Emotion (8 Book Set) by Diane Alber
- Lakeshore Social Emotional Board Book Collection
- Lakeshore Dealing with Felligns Book Series
- My Body Sends a Signal by Natalia Maguire
- The Color Monster by Anna Llenas
- Making Faces: A First Book of Emotions (board book)
- Happy-Sad Today: Making Sense of Mixed-Together Feelings by Lory Britain
- Big Feelings by Alexandra Penfold
- Stir Crack Whisk Bake: An Interactive Board Book by Maddie Frost
- Melissa and Doug Poke-A-Dot books
- Never Touch A board books
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
- Scholastic I Spy books
- Hello, Baby Animals: A Black and White Board book for babies by Julissa Mora
- Brown Bear, Brown Bear by Bill Martin Jr.
- Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae
- Goodnight Moon/Buenas Noches, Luna by Margaret Wise Brown
- My First 100 Words English/Spanish
- Me Gusto Como Soy! I Like Myself! By Karen Beaumont
- La oruga muy hamrienta/The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
- Asi me siento yo (Spanish Edition) by Janan Cain
- El monstruo de colores (Spanish Edition) by Anna Llenas Serra
- What Can You Do With a Paleta/Que Puedes Hacer con una Paleta? By Carmen Tafolla
Thank You for Making a Difference
We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and support in helping us brighten the holiday season for children and families in our community. Every donation brings comfort, joy, and hope to those visiting our center, and your generosity truly makes a lasting impact. Thank you for being part of our mission and for helping us create a warm, welcoming space filled with the spirit of giving. Together, we’re spreading joy and building a brighter future for those who need it most.