Coastal Bend organizations are bringing holiday cheer to families and children in need through Christmas toy drives and festive events happening throughout December.Toy Drives The Children's Advocacy Center is seeking new item d onations for its Rainbow Rooms. They are hosting the More Than Toy Christmas Giving Drive and are currently accepting new toys, new blankets, new hygiene products, new clothing ( ages 5 to 18), and snacks for kids. All donations can be dropped off at 5959 S. Staples St. Ste 228 CC, TX 78413 or 219 W. Kleberg Ave, Kingsville, TX The Grind Grill and Bar is collecting new, unwrapped toys for kids in our community as part of its Holiday Toy Drive. You can drop off all donations until Dec. 22 at 3202 Leopard St. CC, TX 78401 Allegiance Corpus Christi - Fill the Ambulance Drive. This initiative collects non-perishable food for families in need. Whether it's a box of pasta, a can of soup, or a jar of peanut butter, every donation counts, organizers say. Donations can be dropped off at Allegiance Corpus Christi, located at 1702 N. Lexington Blvd. CC, TX 78409 Girl Scout Troop #4063 is accepting donations of blankets, coats, and stuffed animals (lovies) for the Esperanza de Tejas Christmas of Hope event this Friday! The Girl Scouts can pick up your donations. Contact Girl Scout Troop #4063 here: (20+) Facebook Kingsville Police Department Blue Santa Toy Drive: Kingsville PD will accept donations of new, unwrapped toys for local children in need. Last day to donate is Dec. 19, 2025. All donations can be dropped off at the Kingsville Police Station, located at 1700 E. King Ave, Kingsville, TX 78363 Corpus Christi FC is accepting new, unopened toys at three different locations, including Tree Haven Healthcare, Bell Aroma Cafe, and Divina Dulzura Get Faded Barbershop is hosting its first toy drive. Bring in a toy when you get a haircut, and you can get your name entered into a raffle. All donations will go back to the kids in our community. CC IceRays is hosting a toy drive. Bring in a new, unwrapped toy and receive a free ticket to the game on Dec. 19! All toys will benefit Nate's Next Kid Up. Recio's Smokehouse Catering is accepting gifts to distribute to the kids in our community on Christmas Eve. If you would like to donate, please call 361-444-9735. Corpus Christi Recovery/Resource Center is seeking donations for the homeless population. They are asking for gloves, scarves, blankets, jackets, coats, and hoodies. Items can be sent directly to the Recovery Center at 1201 Agnes St CC, TX 78401.Toy Giveaways Candy Andy Toy Giveaway When: Dec. 28, 2025; Address: 4701 Ayers St. #302 CC, TX 78415 Topsy Krett 6th Annual Christmas for Corpus When: Dec. 21, 2025; Address: 4709 Kostoryz Rd. CC, TX 78415 Free for all, first 100 kids in line get free food and toys! Esperanza De Tejas Christmas of Hope When: Dec. 19 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Address: 417 S. Upper Broadway CC, TX 78401 Friends of the Taft City Parks When: Dec. 19, starting at 6:30 p.m. Address: 401 Peach St, Taft, TX 78390. This is a drive-thru pickup event. All children up 10 18 years of age will receive one gift while supplies last. Organizers say that all children must be present to receive a gift. Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) When: Toy distribution is on Dec. 20 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Address: 5830 Williams Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412 Parents must pre-register their children in the parish office by providing their child(ren)'s birth certificate and a parent or guardian's valid ID. Parish office is open M-F, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closes at noon to 1 p.m. for lunch. Last day to register is Friday, Dec. 19th at noon. For more questions, contact Sara Gonzales at 361-991-7891 Robstown ISD Social Workers Robstown Police Department is hosting the Cozy Cotton Blue Christmas When: Dec. 17, starting at 6 p.m. and ending at 8 p.m. Address: Hattie Martin, 701 N. 1st St Robstown , TX RISD students and their families are invited to the Cozy Cotton Blue Christmas event. They can enjoy pictures with Santa, hot chocolate, cookie decorating, and pick out a book to read over the break. Students will also receive a toy to take home.For the latest local news updates, click here, or download the KRIS 6 News App. Catch all the KRIS 6 News stories and more on our YouTube page. Subscribe today! ...read more read less