{"id":24489,"date":"2026-11-05T11:10:27","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T16:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?post_type=press-release&p=24489"},"modified":"2026-11-05T11:10:27","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T16:10:27","slug":"orange-county-mayor-jerry-l-demings-launches-16th-annual-toy-drive-to-benefit-local-families","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/media-advisories\/press-releases\/2026\/11\/orange-county-mayor-jerry-l-demings-launches-16th-annual-toy-drive-to-benefit-local-families\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings Launches 16th Annual Toy Drive to Benefit Local Families"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Orange County, FL<\/strong> \u2013 This morning, Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings launched the Orange County Mayor’s Toy Drive<\/strong><\/a> which is celebrating its 16th year of providing toys and gifts to local families. Since 2011, the toy drive has collected over 110,000 toys and gifts.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor 16 years, this toy drive has reflected the generosity and compassion that make Orange County such a special place,\u201d said Mayor Demings. \u201cEvery donation helps bring joy to a child and reminds families that their community is here to support them. I encourage our residents to join us in making the holidays brighter for children and families throughout Orange County.\u201d<\/p>\n

Donations support Orange County youth and family agencies, including the families who receive the gifts, Wraparound Orange, Orange County Public Schools\u2019 Kids’ Closet, and local nonprofit organizations.<\/p>\n

Residents can conveniently donate online or drop new, unwrapped items at one of 40 locations around the county. Here are details on how to participate:<\/p>\n

SHOP ONLINE:<\/strong><\/a> Purchase a gift online from virtual toy store by Monday, November 30, 2026. All purchases will be shipped directly to the holiday warehouse.<\/p>\n

DONATE IN PERSON<\/strong><\/a>:<\/u><\/strong> Drop off new, unwrapped toy donations by Monday, December 7, 2026. In-person drop-off locations this year include Orange County Library Branches, select Orange County Fire Stations and Parks, and \u2013 new this year \u2013 the Orange County Administration Center, the Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge, and the Orange County Regional History Center. Find a nearby location by using the interactive map<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

The toy drive serves youth from infants to teens. Cash, gift cards, and plush toys are not accepted<\/strong>. Please include extra items where appropriate\u2014for example, batteries with electronic toys or crayons with a coloring book.<\/p>\n

For more information, including a complete list of drop-off locations and the link to shop online, please visit www.ocfl.net\/ToyDrive<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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