The Dear Santa Toy Drive will benefit the Helen Ross McNabb Center. Our annual toy drive is going virtual! For more than 20 years, the McNabb Center has provided holiday gifts for children up to 18 years of age through the Dear Santa program. Children in need and their siblings receive donated gifts from generous community partners. Last year, the Center provided gifts and holiday experiences to more than 2,300 children and families in East Tennessee. Below are ways you can participate.

Amazon Wish List

Shop from the comfort of your home and purchase items from the Dear Santa Amazon wish list! These toys and gifts will go to children who did not receive a Dear Santa wish list, but still have a holiday need this season. To view our Amazon wish list, click here. All items will automatically be shipped to us after checkout.

Sponsor a Child For Christmas

Sign up to sponsor a child’s wish list. Children have the opportunity to ask for their holiday wishes, which include toys/gifts, clothing and, of course, their big wish for Santa! We request a 4 gift minimum, as what you contribute will be all the children receive for the holidays. Individuals/organizations are able to request one list or multiple. Currently, we still have more than 100 children in need of a sponsor this holiday season.

To sponsor a child or family, click here to fill out the form on our website. Once we receive your request, the wish list(s) and drop-off instructions will be emailed to you before Thanksgiving. All gifts will need to be returned to the McNabb Center between Dec. 2-4.

Make a Monetary Donation 

Want our elves to do the shopping?  Click here to make a donation to the Dear Santa program. All gifts are tax deductible and help to serve children and families in need this holiday season.  For questions about the Dear Santa program or how to participate, please contact Rebecca McKnight at rebecca.mcknight@mcnabb.org.