Updated Grays Harbor toy and coat drive round-up

By The Daily World • December 16, 2025 1:30 am
The Market at Oyhut The Market at Oyhut in Ocean Shores has set up a Christmas Angel Tree for donations for items to give to families and children in need for the holidays. Donate new or gently used toys/clothes or shoes throughout the holiday season. Board games, dolls and action figures, building blocks, art supplies, sports equipment, clothing, toothbrushes and toothpaste and shoes will be accepted.
The Market at Oyhut The Market at Oyhut in Ocean Shores has set up a Christmas Angel Tree for donations for items to give to families and children in need for the holidays. Donate new or gently used toys/clothes or shoes throughout the holiday season. Board games, dolls and action figures, building blocks, art supplies, sports equipment, clothing, toothbrushes and toothpaste and shoes will be accepted.

Many people in our community find themselves in need this time of year, whether it’s staying warm or providing a gift under the Christmas tree. Organizations in and around Grays Harbor continue to step up to help this holiday season, and have many ways for you to get involved.

ELMA

The Refined Man is hosting a kids coat drive for Elma elementary kids in need. Donate a new or gently used coat or jacket, or contribute cash that will be used to purchase coats. In need of kids sizes XS-LG and youth/teen sizes SM-LG. Receive $5 off your service with a donation of a coat, jacket, or cash.

Drop off location: 301 W Main St.

For additional information, call 360-495-9972

GRAYS HARBOR AND THURSTON COUNTIES

Toys for Tots

Since 1947, the United States Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program has distributed 708 million toys to 314 million children. The basic mission of the Toys for Tots Program is to collect new unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas. In 2024, the Toys for Tots program distributed 62,673 toys for children in Grays Harbor and Thurston counties. John “Moose” Moysiuk is the coordinating officer for the 2025 campaign and he can be reached at moysiukjl@hotmail.com or 360-584-8373.

Drop off locations (new, unwrapped toys): Grays Harbor Fire District 2, 6317 Olympic Highway, Aberdeen; Montesano Fire Department, 310 Pioneer Ave E, Montesano through Dec. 18.

HOQUIAM

Winter Blanket and Coat Drive

Hoquiam School District is collecting new or gently used coats and blankets for individuals and families in need.

Donation deadline: Wednesday, Dec. 17

Dropoff location: Lincoln Elementary School

Hoquiam School District Help for the Holidays

If you would like to donate toys, drop off new, unwrapped items at your child’s school or the district office located at 325 W. Chenauly Ave Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Contact Aubria Niemi at aubria.niemi@hoquiam.net or 360-538-8244.

OCEAN SHORES

Christmas Angel Tree

The Market at Oyhut

132 Oyhut Bay Blvd SW Unit 107

All donations will be given to families and children in need for the holidays. Donate new or gently used toys/clothes or shoes throughout the holiday season. Board games, dolls and action figures, building blocks, art supplies, sports equipment, clothing, toothbrushes and toothpaste and shoes will be accepted. Avoid damaged or incomplete items, or opened items.

Don and Pat Scott’s Christmas for Kids

Saturday, Dec. 20 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Ocean Shores Convention Center

“Don and Pat Scott’s Christmas for Kids” is a non-profit focused on providing an amazing Christmas Party for kids 12 years old and younger living in the North Beach area including Taholah and 100% volunteer led and fed. Don and Pat Scott started this party in 2002. They have garnered the support of many organizations over the years. All kids at the party will get to pick out three gifts for themselves and enter the drawing for over 100 large items like bikes and scooters. Kids must be present and prove residency.