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North Fort Myers Fire District

Annual Holiday Toy Drive

Bringing Holiday Joy to Children and Families in Our Community

The North Fort Myers Fire District is proud to host our Annual Holiday Toy Drive to help bring happiness and holiday cheer to children and families in need throughout our community. Through the generosity of local residents, businesses, and community partners, we work to make the holiday season a little brighter for families facing financial hardships. Families interested in receiving assistance are encouraged to review the following information carefully before submitting an application.

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Important Information for Applicants

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING!

  • Be sure to provide a valid email address and Phone Number.

  • Submitting an application does not guarantee approval or toy assistance.

  • Applications are reviewed based on eligibility, available donations, and program capacity.

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Application Period

Applications Open: October 15th

Application Deadline: December 14th

Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

We encourage families to apply early, as the number of children we can assist depends on available toy donations.

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Eligibility Requirements

To ensure our toy drive reaches families who need assistance, the following guidelines apply:

  • Applicants must be the parent or legal guardian of the child or children requesting assistance.

  • Legal guardians will be required to provide documentation verifying guardianship.

  • Children must be 17 years of age or younger.

  • Only one application per family is permitted.

  • Duplicate applications may result in disqualification.

  • Applicants must provide accurate and complete information.

  • Residency Requirement: You must be a resident of North Fort Myers and provide documentation verifying residency.

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IMPORTANT: Providing inaccurate or duplicate information may result in your application being denied.

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Application Confirmation and Approval

  • After submitting your application, you may receive an email confirming that your request was received.

  • A confirmation email does not mean your application has been approved.

  • Approved applicants will receive additional instructions regarding toy drive date, time and location via phone or email.

  • Please email all Toy Drive registration questions or concerns using the email address provided.(toydrive@nfmfirefl.gov) Please do not call the North Fort Myers Fire District regarding registrations. Allow up to 48 business hours for a response. Thank you for your patience!

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Toy Pickup and Distribution

PLEASE NOTE: TOYS WILL NOT BE DELIVERED.

Approved applicants are responsible for picking up their toys in person at the designated distribution location.

When picking up toys, applicants may be required to present:

  • A valid photo ID.

Families who do not pick up their toys during the designated distribution period may forfeit their assistance.

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Additional Guidelines

  • Toy assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to eligibility and available donations.

  • Submitting multiple applications will not increase the likelihood of approval.

  • The Fire District reserves the right to verify application information.

  • Toy selections are based on donations received, and specific items cannot be guaranteed.​

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How to Apply

Families seeking assistance can complete the online application during the designated registration period.​​

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