City of Irvine, CA
10/24/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/24/2025 13:57
Brighten the Holidays for Marine Families through the City’s Annual Holiday Toy Drive
News Release
City of Irvine
Public Information Office
1 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine, CA 92606
949-724-6029
10/24/2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Brighten the Holidays for Marine Families through the City's Annual Holiday Toy Drive
The City of Irvine and the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee invite the community to participate in the annual Holiday Toy Drive by donating new, unwrapped gifts suitable for infants or children ages 12 and younger. This yearly gift drive brings warmth, cheer, and appreciation to the families of Irvine's 2/11 Marines during the holiday season.
Drop-off boxes will be available November 1-December 13 at the following locations:
Irvine City Hall and Irvine Police Department, 1 Civic Center Plaza
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday
Great Park Visitors Center, 8000 Great Park Blvd.
10 a.m.-8 p.m., Daily
Heritage Park Library, 14361 Yale Ave.
10 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Thursday
9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday-Sunday
University Park Library, 4512 Sandburg Way
10 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Thursday
9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday-Sunday
Additionally, two Drive-Thru Drop-Off events will be held at the Irvine Civic Center on the following days:
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Sunday, December 7, and Saturday, December 13, 9 a.m.-noon.
- Drive to the parking lot near Deanna Manning Stadium.
- Please keep all donations in the trunk or backseat and remain in the vehicle. Staff will be on-site to retrieve toys directly from vehicles in the designated drop-off area.
Every gift to the Holiday Toy Drive helps bring joy to children while supporting families serving in the United States military. For more information, visit Irvine211Marines.org(link is external) or call 949-724-6606.
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Since its incorporation in 1971, Irvine has become a nationally recognized city, with a population of 314,550 that spans 66 square miles and is recognized as one of America's safest and most successful master-planned urban communities. Top-rated educational institutions, an enterprising business atmosphere, sound environmental stewardship, and respect for diversity all contribute to Irvine's enviable quality of life. This family-friendly city features more than 16,000 acres of parks, sports fields and dedicated open space and is the home of the Great Park. For more information, please visit cityofirvine.org.
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