Counting Down to Our Annual Toy Drive!

It’s hard to believe we are just four days away from one of our favorite nights of the year — the Annual Toy Party! Join us on Thursday, December 11th at 5:30 PM at Worcester Fitness as we come together to support children and families right here in our community.

Every year, this event brings incredible joy, generosity, and a mountain of donated toys, and we know 2025 will be our brightest celebration yet!

Support Local Businesses, Support Local Families 

A huge part of the success of our Toy Party comes from the community partners who proudly host our toy collection bins. When you stop by to drop off a gift, please consider showing some love to these local businesses!

Toy Bin Host Locations:

• Old School Harley-Davidson

• Pinecroft Dairy and Restaurant

• The Little Gym of West Boylston

• Worcester Fitness

• 10X Self Storage – Worcester

• Sheldon’s Harley-Davidson

• Forward Financial Services, Inc.

• Cornerstone Bank

• Bulbs.com

• Mancuso-Nowak Insurance Agency

• Sneakerama

• Quinn’s Irish Pub

• Flynn Law Title & Escrow

• Joey’s Bar & Grill

• Worcester County Sheriff’s Office

• Berlin Insurance Group

• Bay State Brewery & Tap Room

• The Woo Bar & Grill

• Mission Dispensary (bin available until 12/21)

• Resinate

• Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, Park Ave Worcester

These partners help make the holidays brighter for so many. Thank you for supporting them!

Easy Ways to Give

We understand that schedules are busy this time of year  , and giving should feel good, not stressful!

Shop Our Amazon Wishlist

If you can’t make it to a drop-off bin, consider purchasing a toy online:
👉 www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/BCJDJK3WP17W

Donate Gift Cards

Gift cards ($25) are especially appreciated for teens:
Walmart • Target • Amazon • TJMaxx • Marshalls • Old Navy • CVS • etc.

These are simple purchases that give kids and teens the dignity and joy of choosing something they truly love.

50/50 Raffle, Join the Fun!

We’ll be pulling the winner the night of the Toy Party, but you do not need to be present to win!

Pricing:
1 for $5 | 3 for $10
Venmo: @plantingtheseed

Winner keeps their share and helps support local families at the same time!

A Special Thank You to Our Premier Sponsors

We are incredibly grateful for the amazing support of our Premier Sponsors:

• Creedon and Co., Inc.

• Worcester Fitness

Their partnership means the world — thank you for helping create joy and hope during the holiday season.

Join Us And Spread the Cheer!

Whether you donate a toy, purchase a gift card, join the raffle, or attend the party, you are making a difference.

If your business would like to host a drop-off bin, please reach out!
We are also currently accepting raffle item donations.

Together, let’s make this holiday season brighter for local families. 
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Continued Need for Teen Gift Cards

Despite the event’s success, we continue to see a spike in demand for teens’ gift cards, which are overlooked when gift drives are held at Christmas. Donations continue to be accepted to satisfy this need. Contributions can be made through Venmo (@Plantingtheseed) or by emailing the foundation directly at info@plantingtheseed.org.

A Grateful Community

“We are deeply grateful for the incredible generosity of our community,” said Molly O. McCullough, Chair of Planting the Seed. “Thanks to everyone who participated, thousands of children will experience the joy of the holiday season. However, the need remains great, and we encourage those who can to continue supporting this effort.”

Special Thanks

Planting the Seed Foundation extends special thanks to:

• Worcester Fitness for hosting this year’s event
• Creedon and Co. for providing food for the party
• Worcester Police Department and Worcester County House of Corrections for their support
• All drop-off locations
• Volunteers, sponsors, and donors who contributed to the success of the drive

Together, these efforts have helped build stronger communities and made a meaningful difference for families in central Massachusetts.