Spread holiday cheer by donating and competing in UPD’s annual toy drive
November 03, 2025
The University Police Department, in partnership with Heroes Unmasked Inc., has kicked off its Annual Toy Drive.
The drive runs through Dec. 11 and is accepting donations of unwrapped toys, gift cards and monetary contributions to help bring holiday cheer to children and families in need.
How to participate
Departments, buildings, RSOs, fraternities, sororities and sports clubs can request a collection box by emailing CEHoffman@fgcu.edu. Boxes are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Gift cards and cash pickups can be scheduled via email. Individuals not affiliated with a group can drop off donations in the UPD lobby.
The toy drive is also a competition! The group with the most donations earns a plaque, while all participants receive a certificate. A total of 2,431 toys were collected in 2024, and the top 5 contributors were:
- Department of Mathematics – 796
- University Police Department – 349
- FGCU Athletics – 253
- PGA Golf Management – 247
- Campus Reservations – 168
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