For many families facing hardship, the holidays can unfortunately create the dilemma of having to choose between paying for necessities and providing gifts for their children.
Help make the holidays brighter by supporting Mountain Family Center’s Grand County North Pole!
Note: this program supports all holidays, as celebrated.
When & Where to Donate
We will begin accepting gifts on November 1, 2026.
DONATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL DECEMBER 11, 2026.
Mountain Family Center
Drop off during regular business hours:
Mon – Thurs 9am-3pm
Fri 9am-12pm
Or ship directly to:
480 E. Agate Ave
Granby CO 80446-0638
Donation Drop Boxes
starting November 1st
- Winter Park Chamber of Commerce
- Real Estate of Winter Park
- Edward Jones (Fraser) by Safeway
- Fraser Town Hall
- Hot Sulphur Springs Town Hall
- Grand Lake Chamber of Commerce
- Kremmling Chamber of Commerce
What to Donate
New & Unwrapped Gifts (see suggestions below)
- For kids ages 0 to 18
- Cost between $15-$50
Grocery Gift Cards
- Will be given to parents
- $25 denominations, please
- City Market preferred
Reminder: If shopping online, please shop early to ensure gifts arrive by December 14, 2026!
Gift Suggestions
Infants (0-12 months)
– Fleece swaddles
– Developmental toys
– Musical or soft-sided books
– Stacking toys
– Mobiles/play mats
– Puzzles/wooden puzzles
Toddlers (1-3 years)
– Everyday clothes (winter gear already provided through MFC)
– Developmental toys
– Sensory blocks or objects
– Bath toys
– Interlocking Lego blocks or building blocks
– Baby dolls and accessories
– Toy kitchen/make believe toys
– Large stuffed animals
Young Children (4-6 years)
– Everyday clothes (winter gear already provided through MFC)
– Pajamas and blankets
– Riding toys/strider bikes
– Cars/trucks
– Transforming toys
– Barbie dolls or Action figures
– Baby dolls and accessories
– Toy kitchen/play toolbox/make believe toys
– Large stuffed animals
– Building blocks
– Sensory toys for autistic/special needs children
Older Children (7-12 years)
– Everyday clothes (winter gear already provided through MFC)
– Remote control cars/planes/drones
– Legos
– Sports equipment (basketball, soccer ball, bicycle/skateboard/scooter)
– Barbies or Action Figures
– Arts and crafts for older children
– Sensory toys for autistic/special needs children
Teens (13-18 years)
– Bluetooth speakers/headphones/ear buds
– Hoodies/pajamas/slippers
– Cozy blankets
– Wristlets (phone/wallet combo)
– Sports equipment (basketball, soccer ball, bicycle/skateboard/scooter)
– Camping gear (headlamp, sleeping bag, fishing pole)
– Arts and crafts for older children
– Complex puzzles (400+ pieces)
– Sensory toys for autistic/special needs children
– Gift cards ($25 denominations: Amazon/Walmart/Target/Game Stop)
Parents/Families
$25 Gift Cards to City Market (preferred) or Safeway
Other Ways to Give
Host a Toy Drive
If you are interested in doing a third-party drive, please contact us at 970-557-3186 or katlin@mountainfamilycenter.org to discuss the best way for you to deliver your toys as we get closer to December.
Donate Online
You can make a tax-deductible donation online through PayPal using the link below
Donate by Mail
You can send checks or gifts to:
Mountain Family Center
PO Box 638
Granby CO 80446
Volunteer
Many volunteers are needed to run the Grand County North Pole! Help by signing up for a volunteer shift.