Operation Santa Claus: Help Us Fill Christmas with Joy!
One Toy. One Smile. One Magical Christmas.
Every child deserves to experience the wonder and magic of Christmas. Together, we can make that happen!
This Christmas, Operation Santa Claus is on a mission to put smiles on little faces, joy in young hearts, and presents under Christmas trees for more than 10,000 children across Hamilton!
But even Santa needs a little help, and that’s where YOU come in!
We are calling on the generosity of Hamiltonians, local businesses, families, and friends to help us spread the magic of Christmas by donating brand-new, unwrapped toys for children and youth in need.
Your gift could be the very reason a child wakes up on Christmas morning with a smile, a sense of wonder, and the knowledge that someone in their community cares.
Be One of Santa’s Helpers: Donate a Toy!
Giving is easy! Simply purchase a new, unwrapped toy and drop it off at one of our convenient community collection locations before December 10th, 2026.
- Hamilton Fire Department Stations: Our friends at Hamilton Fire are helping Santa collect toys! Drop off your donation at any Hamilton Fire Service station.
- Hess Village Businesses: Visit participating businesses throughout the Hess Village BIA district and help us fill Santa’s sleigh with gifts for local children.
- Christmas Tree of Hope Lighting Ceremony: Join us on Friday, November 20, 2026, in Hess Village for a magical evening of holiday festivities, community spirit, and the lighting of the Christmas Tree of Hope. Bring a brand-new, unwrapped toy and become part of a cherished Hamilton Christmas tradition!
No Time to Shop? Our Elves Can Do It for You!
Don’t have a toy to drop off? You can still be one of Santa’s Helpers! Make a cash donation below and our volunteer elves will use your gift to purchase brand-new toys for children across Hamilton.
Together, We Can Make Christmas Brighter!
For generations, Operation Santa Claus and the Christmas Tree of Hope have brought our community together through the simple but powerful act of giving.
Thanks to the generosity of Hamiltonians and the dedication of our community partners, thousands of toys find their way into the hands and hearts of children who might otherwise go without.
This year, our goal is to help make Christmas special for more than 10,000 children, and every single toy brings us one step closer!
Host a Toy Drive: Become One of Santa’s Helpers!
Bring your team together, spread some Christmas cheer, and help make the holidays magical for children in Hamilton! We invite local businesses, workplaces, schools, community organizations, service clubs, and groups of friends to organize their very own Operation Santa Claus Toy Drive! It’s a wonderful way to build team spirit, celebrate the season of giving, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of local children.
Simply encourage your employees, members, customers, or friends to donate brand-new, unwrapped toys and watch your collection grow! Once your toy drive is complete, contact our Operation Santa Claus Toy Hotline using the form below, and our volunteer elves will be happy to arrange a convenient pickup or schedule a date for you to deliver your donations.
Every toy collected brings us closer to our goal of making Christmas brighter for more than 10,000 children across Hamilton. Big or small, every toy drive makes a difference. Gather your team, fill a box (or a sleigh!), and help us deliver the magic of Christmas: one toy, one child, and one smile at a time!