Arlington Chamber launches toy drive with Dec. 1 deadline
Donations are accepted through multiple local partners until the final day, with a public drop-off event scheduled for Dec. 2.
By Jack Weber ·
The Greater Arlington Chamber is seeking new, unopened toys to support the Mission Arlington Christmas Store. The campaign runs through Dec. 1 and involves several local organizations in collecting and distributing the items.
The initiative launched with a formal request to Chamber members. The Greater Arlington Chamber partnered with the City of Arlington, Arlington ISD, the Arlington Fire Department, the Arlington Council of PTAs, and Texas Trust Credit Union for the effort. These partners will serve as collection points for the holiday donations.
The collection period began in late October. Donors can bring items to the Chamber office during business hours. They can also drop off toys at any upcoming Chamber event through the final day. The Chamber listed 13 specific events in November and four in December where donations are welcome.
Several key events are scheduled for the first week of November. The Women’s Alliance Peer To Peer Mind Share and the VBC Roundtable both take place on Nov. 3. The Business Over Breakfast event with Ten10 Events is set for Nov. 10. The Young Professionals group holds two events on Nov. 11 and Nov. 13. The 40 Under 40 Celebration 2026 is scheduled for Nov. 17.
The final week of the drive includes events on Nov. 18, Nov. 19, and Nov. 24. The Chamber marks Nov. 24 as the last day for drop-offs at regular business hours. The drive concludes on Dec. 1 with four final events. These include the Business Over Breakfast event with the Arlington Board of Realtors, another Women’s Alliance session, a VBC Roundtable, and a Holiday Happy Hour with the Young Professionals.
Donors can also leave items at partner locations. Arlington ISD, the City of Arlington, and the Arlington Fire Department are accepting toys. The Chamber will distribute the collected items on Dec. 2. The drop-off event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Arlington ISD Center for Visual and Performing Arts. Student performances from AISD are part of the program.
