Each year, St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho opens the Christmas Toy Store to families in need who cannot afford to purchase Christmas Gifts for their children.

In partnership with local school counselors in Ada and Canyon County, we provide gifts at no out-of-pocket cost to families with children ages 0-18 to shop at our Christmas Toy Store.

Our volunteers screen and pre-register each family over the phone. Once registered, families can pick out gifts at the Christmas Toy Store from December 4th – December 17th.

In 2023, the St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho Christmas Toy Store provided gifts to 5,847 local children.

Christmas Toy Store

Donate Toys or Gifts

By donating a toy or gift to the Toy Store you are providing a Christmas gift to a child in need. 

The St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Toy Store is open to families with children ages 0-18. If you would like to donate, we ask that the toy or gift be new, unopened, and in its original packaging. There is no need to gift wrap!

Christmas Toy Store Donation Drop-Off Locations

    • St. Vincent de Paul Administration Office
      5256 W. Fairview, Boise, Idaho 83706
      Monday - Friday: 9:00am to 4:00pm
      Dates: November 4th through December 13th

    • St. Vincent de Paul State Street Thrift Store
      4614 W State Street, Boise, Idaho 83703
      Monday - Saturday: 9:30am to 7:00pm
      Sunday: 11:00am to 5:00pm
      Dates: November 4th through December 15th

    • St. Vincent de Paul Broadway Thrift Store
      2160 S Broadway Ave., Boise, Idaho 83706
      Monday - Saturday: 9:30am to 7:00pm
      Sunday: 11:00am to 5:00pm
      Dates: November 4th through December 15th

    • St. Vincent de Paul Broadway North Store
      2110 S Broadway Ave., Boise, Idaho 83706
      Monday - Saturday: 10:00am to 6:00pm
      Sunday: 11:00am to 5:00pm
      Dates: November 4th through December 15th

    • Sacred Heart Catholic Church
      811 S Latah Street, Boise, Idaho 83705
      Monday - Friday: 9:00am to 3:00pm
      Dates: November 16th through December 8th

    • Jordan’s Garden Center & Seasonal Market
      2591 Cole Road, Boise, Idaho 83709
      Monday - Sunday: 10:00am to 6:00pm
      Dates: November 22nd through December 23rd

    • Form & Function on Broad Street
      511 W Broad Street, Boise, Idaho 83702
      Monday - Sunday: 7:30am to 4:00pm
      Dates: November 27th through December 22nd
      Bring a new toy for 50% off a drink

    • Form & Function on Grove Street
      1070 W Grove Street, Boise, Idaho 83702
      Monday - Sunday: 7:00am to 9:00pm
      Dates: November 27th through December 22nd
      Bring a new toy for 50% off a drink

    • District Coffee House
      219 N 10th Street, Boise, Idaho 83702
      Monday - Friday: 7:00am to 5:00pm
      Saturday/Sunday: 8:00am to 4:00pm
      Dates: November 27th through December 22nd
      Bring a new toy for 50% off a drink

    • St. Vincent de Paul Meridian Thrift Store
      213 N Main Street, Meridian, Idaho 83642
      Monday - Saturday: 9:30am to 7:00pm
      Sunday: 11:00am to 5:00pm
      Dates: November 4th through December 15th

    • St. Vincent de Paul Caldwell Thrift Store
      3719 E Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell, Idaho 83605
      Monday - Saturday: 9:30am to 7:00pm
      Dates: November 4th through December 14th

    • Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
      1122 W Linden Street, Caldwell, Idaho 83605
      Monday - Sunday: 9:00am to 12:00pm
      Dates: November 13th through December 15th

    • St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
      1403 2nd Street South, Nampa, Idaho 83651
      Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 10:00am to 4:00pm
      Dates: November 13th through December 9th

    • Prefab Logic
      16376 Star Road #200, Nampa, Idaho 83687
      Monday - Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
      Friday: 8:00am to 1:00pm
      Dates: November 1st through November 29th

    • Bank of Idaho
      324 12th Avenue South, Nampa, Idaho 83651
      Monday - Friday: 10:00am to 5:00pm
      Dates: November 18th through December 13th

    • St. Paul’s Catholic School
      810 15th Ave S, Nampa, Idaho 83651
      Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 4:00pm
      Dates: November 11th through December 13th

    • St. Paul’s Church
      510 W Roosevelt Avenue, Nampa, Idaho 83686
      Saturday: 4:00pm to 7:00pm
      Sunday: 7:30am to 7:30pm
      Dates: November 11th through December 15th

In lieu of physical toy or gift donation, we invite you to contribute financially to the Christmas Toy Store. 

This program is fully staffed by volunteers. Your donation to the Christmas Toy Store goes directly to the purchase of gifts and toys for children ages 0-18. Help families-in-need provide a Christmas gift to their child this Holiday season.

Financial Contributions

(208) 593-3920

PHONE LINES OPEN

Monday - Friday
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

November 4th - December 17th*
*The supply of toys is limited. We may close signups early.

REGISTER TO SHOP AT THE Christmas Toy Store

If you are struggling this holiday season, St. Vincent de Paul can help! We offer no-cost Christmas gifts to families in need.

The Christmas Toy Store Program is open to the parents and guardians of children ages 0-18.

To Sign Up, Call (208) 593-3920

When you call, please have the following information ready:

  • First and Last Name (as it appears on your ID)

  • Phone Number

  • Zip Code

  • Age & Gender of Each Child Participating

Host a Christmas Toy Drive

Help bring joy to children in need this holiday season by hosting a toy drive for St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho's Christmas Toy Store! Each year, we partner with local school counselors in Ada and Canyon County to provide free Christmas gifts to families who may not otherwise be able to afford them.

Families with children ages 0-18 are invited to shop at our Christmas Toy Store from December 4th through December 17th. By hosting a toy drive, you can make the season brighter for children in your community. Every donation helps create cherished memories!

Volunteer at the Christmas toy Store

  • Volunteer to take calls for the Christmas Toy Store! During the weeks leading up to Christmas, families in need can pre-register to shop at the Christmas Toy Store! Answer calls and make reservations to help parents provide Christmas gifts for their children.

    CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

  • We are seeking volunteers to come help run the store!

    Some activities would include:

    • Stocking Shelves

    • Checking in/out customers

    • Helping customers shop for their families.

    CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

  • We are seeking volunteers to come help run the store!

    Some activities would include:

    • Stocking Shelves

    • Checking in/out customers

    • Helping customers shop for their families.

    CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

  • We are seeking volunteers to come help run the store!

    Some activities would include:

    • Stocking Shelves

    • Checking in/out customers

    • Helping customers shop for their families.

    CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

  • We are seeking volunteers to come help run the store!

    Some activities would include:

    • Stocking Shelves

    • Checking in/out customers

    • Helping customers shop for their families.

    CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

Donate to the Christmas Toy Store

This holiday season, you can make an impact by donating to St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho's Christmas Toy Store! Your financial gift allows us to purchase gifts for families in need, ensuring every child experiences the joy of receiving a special present on Christmas morning. With your support, we can provide a wide variety of gifts to children ages 0-18, helping parents who might otherwise struggle to afford them. Your generosity brings hope and happiness to local families—please consider making a donation today to brighten a child’s holiday!

Jordan’s garden center
GIVIng TREE

Jordan's Garden Center is proud to partner with St. Vincent de Paul Idaho again this year to extend its already successful Giving Tree program. 

With this program, SVDP helps over 1,600 Treasure Valley families in need during the holiday by providing Christmas gifts to families who otherwise may not have a present to put under the tree. In partnership with SVDP, Jordan's Garden Center has extended the program to include a free Christmas tree to put those presents under. Christmas is the season of giving, and with this partnership, we can give over 1600 families a better Christmas.

A Christmas tree and gifts wrapped underneath make Christmas morning a reason for families to celebrate. Tears have been brought to moms, children, and staff alike as we bring the joy of Christmas into a family's home.