Business Community Fundraiser Donated $40,000+ in Toys and Donations to Local Charities Last Year

Saratoga Springs, NY — The Toys for Toga holiday toy drive kicked off its 13th annual season today on Caroline Street in downtown Saratoga Springs, giving away free one-pound bags of Death Wish Coffee to raise awareness for the upcoming campaign, which officially begins Monday, November 3.
Now in its 13th year, Toys for Toga is a partnership of more than 100 Saratoga County businesses that join together each holiday season to collect toys and monetary donations for local children and families in need. In 2024, the campaign donated 4,500 toys valued at more than $40,000 to three Saratoga County charities: Franklin Community Center (Saratoga Springs), CAPTAIN Community Human Services (Clifton Park), and Mechanicville Area Community Services Center (Mechanicville).
Those who donated a toy at Wednesday’s kickoff received a Happy Hour punch card valid for special offers at participating Caroline Street bars and restaurants throughout the Toys for Toga campaign, which runs November 3 through December 13.
“Toys for Toga has become a cherished Saratoga tradition—one that perfectly reflects our community’s generosity and spirit,” said Darryl Leggieri, President of Discover Saratoga and a founding member of Toys for Toga. “It’s amazing to see so many local businesses and individuals come together year after year to make the holidays brighter for children across Saratoga County.”
 
Starting Monday, participating businesses—including restaurants, bars, hotels, retail stores, and more—will feature Toys for Toga collection bins in their lobbies for new, unwrapped toy donations. A complete list of drop-off locations is available at www.toysfortoga.com.

In addition to donating a toy, the public can support Toys for Toga in several ways:

• Free Coffee for Toys: Donate a toy valued at $20 or more at Death Wish Coffee, 260 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, Monday–Thursday, 11 AM–4 PM, and receive a free bag of coffee.
• Druthers Toys for Toga Winter Ale: Available in 4-packs at local beverage centers, grocery stores, and on tap at select Saratoga County bars and restaurants.
• Specialty Drinks: Order a Sun Cruiser Iced Tea Vodka, Green River Kentucky Bourbon, or Saratoga Water at participating downtown locations.
• Make a Monetary Donation: Visit www.toysfortoga.com to contribute via the campaign’s GoFundMe or directly to the Saratoga County Foundation, Inc.

• Toys for Tattoos at Saratoga Tattoo Company – Saturday, December 6
• Quick Response Holiday Lights Toy Drive – Friday, December 12 & Saturday, December 13 (starting at 5 PM)