Toy Drive to Benefit 1,500 Flower Mound Kids
Christian Community Action will collect new, unwrapped toys at Bakersfield Park on Saturday, Nov. 7.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Philanthropy
Christian Community Action will hold a community toy drive at Bakersfield Park in Flower Mound on Saturday, Nov. 7, to provide Christmas gifts for 1,500 local children from families facing financial hardship. Donations will be accepted from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 1201 Duncan Lane.
Why it matters
The drive supports families whose financial hardship limits their ability to cover Christmas gifts for their children. It draws on partnerships with Dorothy's Dash, the Flower Mound Youth Sports Association and Perfect Game's tournament.
Organizers are aiming to provide gifts for 1,500 local children, with donations collected from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 7 at Bakersfield Park. The final count of toys received and whether the goal will be fully met has not yet been reported.
The players
Christian Community Action
A Flower Mound-area nonprofit that runs the Christmas Cheer program to help struggling families provide gifts for their children.
Dorothy's Dash
A community race partnering with Christian Community Action that encourages runners to bring a toy to donate.
Flower Mound Youth Sports Association
A local youth sports organization partnering with Christian Community Action on the toy drive.
Perfect Game
A baseball organization whose Keep Calm and Baseball On Tournament is partnering with Christian Community Action on the toy drive.
The details
Anyone can contribute regardless of whether they take part in the race or tournament, and Dorothy's Dash runners are encouraged to bring a toy in the morning. The baseball tournament begins at noon, with participants also encouraged to contribute. Donations are new, unwrapped toys, and parents work with case managers to create their children's wish lists through the Christmas Cheer program, which also provides a handmade stocking, a new book, and wrapping supplies.
Timeline
Nov. 7: Donations accepted from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Bakersfield Park
Nov. 7 morning: Dorothy's Dash runners encouraged to donate toys
Nov. 7 at noon: Baseball tournament begins, with participants encouraged to contribute
Christmas: Children receive gifts through the Christmas Cheer program
Philanthropy Outlook
The Christmas Cheer program is extending its reach by pairing its annual gift effort with a community toy drive run through Dorothy's Dash and Perfect Game's tournament. The drive brings in volunteers and donors beyond the program's usual case-manager network to help meet its target of 1,500 children.
Residents can drop off new, unwrapped toys at Bakersfield Park on Nov. 7 regardless of whether they take part in the race or tournament. The donations help families who struggle to cover rent, utilities, and groceries provide Christmas gifts for their children.
The takeaway
Dropping off a new, unwrapped toy at Bakersfield Park on Nov. 7 is a simple way to help a local child have a gift on Christmas morning. Donations can be made by anyone, whether or not they join the race or tournament that day.
What happens next
Donations will be accepted on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Bakersfield Park, 1201 Duncan Lane, and the Christmas Cheer gifts will be distributed before Christmas.
Further reading
Explore more Flower Mound philanthropy coverage for other local giving efforts.
More information
Learn about other ways to support the Christian Community Action ways to support program for the holiday season.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.
