Whitestown, IN [November 14, 2025] – The Whitestown Fire Department is inviting the community to join in spreading holiday cheer through its Operation Toy Drive, running from November 14 through December 14. New this year, the department invites the community to join in spreading holiday cheer by donating new, unwrapped toys and gifts for children supported by Sylvia’s Child Advocacy Center.
Your generous donations help bring comfort, joy, and distraction to children as they participate in forensic interviews and receive vital services at Sylvia’s.
How to Help
- Purchase and donate toys under $50 for toddlers through pre-teens
- Gift cards from Meijer, Walmart, or Amazon are also welcome
Additional Details
- Please avoid noisy toys
- If toys require batteries, consider including extras
- High-demand items: fidget toys, reusable puzzles, coloring books, and art supplies
- Gifts should be new and unwrapped
Drop-Off Locations
- Whitestown Fire Station 271: 2965 S. 575 E., Whitestown, IN 46075
- Whitestown Fire Station 272: 6800 S. Indianapolis Rd., Whitestown, IN 46075
- Whitestown Municipal Complex: 6210 Veterans Dr., Whitestown, IN 46075
- Lowe’s Home Improvement: 6711 Whitestown Pkwy, Zionsville, IN 46077
- Select Town Events: Winter Market, Merry at Main, and Santa Workshop
“The holiday season is a time for giving, and this is one simple way our community can come together to make a real difference,” said Whitestown Fire Chief Josh Westrich. “Every donation helps bring hope and happiness to a child who truly needs it.”
For more information, visit Operation Toy Drive.
For media inquiries, please call (765) 859-1191 or email info@whitestown.in.gov.
