HOLIDAYS FOR HEROES
Santa Toy Drive
Help bring cheer to a military family this holiday season!
How You Can Help!
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Donate Toys
New toys can be dropped off at one of our partner locations below or choose a child from our list below and purchase 2-4 items from their wish list. Toys must be dropped off in new and original packaging by 12/18/25. We also accept gift cards and new clothing. Or click the button below to donate and we will do the shopping for you.
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Become a Sponsor
Become a Sponsor for our Holidays for Heroes event. MilVet will be donating gifts to children and providing resources, entertainment, pictures with Santa and a meal to families for an afternoon of fun and festivities. Sponsor opportunities include tickets to the event, social media recognition, and more.
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Provide a Service or Product
We are looking for vendors including food, drinks, entertainment, crafts, stockings, holiday cheer, and more. Please email Raven at ceo@milvet.org for more information.
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Shop the Walmart Toy/Gift Registry!
Shop for gifts from home and have them delivered to MilVet!
https://www.walmart.com/registry/RR/f4322570-b4ef-4060-8bf7-c372ddbfdf94
Gifts and Donations can be dropped off at the following locations during regular business hours
Aguanga
Olive View Ranch - 46780 CA-371, Aguanga, CA 92536 (951) 767-1035 (Thursday - Sunday 9 am - 4 pm)
Canyon Lake
JBL Insurance & DMV Services - 31682 Railroad Canyon Rd #5 Canyon Lake, CA 92587 (951) 746-2300
French Valley
French Valley Library - 31526 Skyview Rd, Winchester, CA 92596 (951) 926-6636
Hemet
Provident Bank - 1690 E Florida Ave Hemet, CA 92544
Lake Elsinore
KW The Lakes - 31569 Canyon Estates Dr, #200, Lake Elsinore, California 92532 (951) 816-6565 (8am- 5pm)
Moose Lodge - 32391 Riverside Drive, Ste 8, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 (951) 674-4477
Stadium Pizza - 169 N Main St, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 (951) 228-2128
Menifee
California Coast Credit Union - 30015 Haun Rd, Menifee, CA 92584 (858) 495-1600
Doc Dental Smiles - 26910 Newport Rd Ste B Menifee, CA 92584 (951) 679-6677
Menifee Lakes Optometry - 30141 Antelope Rd Ste G Menifee, CA 92584 (951) 679-6910
Pitstop Bar Sports Bar & Grill - 26900 Newport Road, Menifee, CA 92584 (951) 712-8853 (11:00 AM - 11:00 PM)
State Farm Sonya Alvarez - 29950 Haun Rd Ste 205 Menifee (951) 723-1900 (M - F 9 am - 5:30pm)
Sun City Library - 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd, Sun City, CA 92586 (951) 679-3534
Texas Roadhouse - 29860 Haun Rd, Menifee, CA 92586 (951) 244-0600
The Mat Laundry Lounge & Coffee Bar - 27701 Scott Road, Building D, Suite 105, Menifee, CA 92584 (6am - 10pm daily)
Murrieta
Access Acupuncture - 24619 Washington Ave. Ste 206 (951) 698-0102
Altura Credit Union - 40412 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd · (888) 883-7228
Clear Pro - 41581 Date St. Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 376-2427 (Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm)
MilVet - 33040 Antelope Rd. #114 Murrieta, CA 92563 (951) 384-0110 (Tuesdays 1-5pm only)
Mulligan Family Fun Center - 24950 Madison Ave. Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 696-9696 Ext 205
Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce - 24540 Village Walk Pl, Suite A Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 677-7916
Nikkiso Cryoquip - 25720 Jefferson Ave., Murrieta, CA (951) 210-8469
Supreme Dance Center - 39400 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd Ste 121b Murrieta (951) 698-6366
The Galante Group | Ticor Title - 25220 Hancock Ave, STE. 105, Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 240-0330 (8 am to 5 pm)
The Mill - 24690 Washington Ave Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 677-0960
Which Wich - 24635 Madison Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 445-4035
Perris
American Legion Post - 595 Perris, CA 92570 (951) 544-9232
Riverside
Provident Bank - 19348 Van Buren Boulevard STE 119, Riverside, CA 92508 (951) 780-7170
University of California, Riverside - 125 Costco Hall Riverside, CA 92591 (951) 827-2099
Temecula
Albertsons - 31960 Temecula Pkwy (951) 303-1133 (6am - 10pm)
Beauty By Design - 29377 Rancho California Rd, Suite 102 Temecula (951) 900-3133 (Wednesdays 9am to 1pm, Fridays 9am to 4pm, Saturdays 9am to 3pm)
Board and Brush Creative Studio, Temecula - 31093 Temecula Parkway, Suite D Temecula 92592 (951) 894-7676
California Coast Credit Union - 32170 Temecula Pkwy Bldg. C, Temecula (858) 285-7771 (M-F 9 am to 5 pm, Sat 9 am - 2 pm)
CVS – Temecula Parkway/Butterfield - 33205 Temecula Parkway, Temecula, CA 92592 (951) 303-3164 (9am-9pm)
Duane Johnson Group, LLC. - 27420 Jefferson Ave., Suite 104A - (951) 244-6702 (9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m)
Fitness 19 - 32909 Temecula Pkwy - (951) 302-4747 (4:00 AM - 11:00 PM)
Galbraith Chiropractor Associates - 43057 Margarita Rd, Ste C102, Temecula
Healthstaff Training Institute - 27645 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 116 Temecula
Jazzercise of Temecula - 30972 Corte De Los Santos Temecula (951) 401-2009 (Mon-Fri 8-10am Mon-Thur 5-6:30pm Sat 7am-9:30am. Sun 8am-9:45am)
Miranda Vineyards Realty- Century 21 Masters - 29121 Overland Dr Unit 102 Temecula (951) 691-6975 (8am - 5pm)
Old Town Tire & Service - 28700 Old Town Front Street (951) 699-8040 (8am-5pm)
Pizza Factory - 31045 Temecula Pkwy B-101 Temecula (951) 303-8500 (11 am- 8 pm)
Provident Bank - 40705 Winchester Rd Ste 6 Temecula, CA 92591 (951) 296-2429
Scott's Miracle Grow - 42375 Remington Ave, Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 719-1700
Stadium Pizza - 27314 Jefferson Ave Ste 1 Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 296-2400
Temecula Catalina Island Lodge No 524 - 27895 Diaz Rd, Temecula
Temecula Chiropractic 26790 Ynez Ct. Ste 2 Temecula, CA (951) 694-9200 (Monday thru Thursday 8-6)
Temecula Olive Oil Company - 28653 Old Town Front Street, Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 693-4029 (Sunday-Thursday 10 am - 6 pm, Friday 10 am - 8 pm, Saturday 10 am - 8 pm)
Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce 26790 Ynez Court, Suite A, Temecula, CA 92591 (951) 676-5090 (9am-5pm Monday -Friday (excluding holidays))
Temeku Cinemas - 26463 Ynez Rd, Temecula, CA 92591 (951) 296-9728
TVUSD Transportation Office - 40516 Roripaugh Road, Temecula (951) 506-7008 (Mon - Fri 8:00am - 3:30pm)
VFW Post 4089 - 28075 Diaz Rd, Suite 1, Temecula (951) 676-1541 (4:30pm -8:00pm)
Wildomar
Mane & Co. Hair Salon - 24088 Clinton Keith rd #104 Wildomar, CA 92595 (951) 226-6898
Montague Brothers Coffee - 21545 Palomar St, Wildomar, CA 92595 (951) 609-4761
VFW Post 1508 - 21180 Waite St. Wildomar, CA 92595 (909) 277-8790
Wildomar Library - 34303 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA 92595 (951) 471-3855
Children’s Wish Lists
To adopt a child for the holidays, please email info@milvet.org with the child’s name and number. We will remove the children from the online list. All visible names are available for adoption and grouped children are in the same family. Thank you!
Sign Up Your Business as a Toy Box Drop-Off Location
Help collect toys and new clothing for children of military families until 12/18/25. MilVet will provide a wrapped box and your organization will be included in the list above and featured on social media.
Holidays for Heroes 2024 Photos!
“I hope you’re doing great.i wanted to take the time to tell you how much fun My family had. Thank you so much for making it possible and letting my family be a part of it. My wife loved the Christmas spirit, how welcome everyone made us feel, and how nice everyone was to us. My daughter liked taking pictures with the characters and my son enjoyed the activities. We can tell y’all went out of your way to make this possible for all the veteran families. I really appreciate your support. Being a unemployed disabled veteran and with California getting expensive by the day it’s hard and been a rough year but my family will now have gifts to open on Christmas Day thanks to you and everyone who made this possible. I wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year.”
Sincerely,
T. O. 12/24
“I would like to say thank you and all the volunteers and supporters who made today happen. All my family had an awesome time. Shortly after coming home from the event my wife broke down in tears of joy. Thank you again for informing me about this event. I hope to be able to donate in the future for other veterans who need some assistance. Merry Christmas.”
-F. 12/24
Click Here for more Holidays for Heroes testimonials and photos
Are You A Military Family In Need of Holiday Cheer?
Registration closes on 12/10/25
Please register below for our annual Holidays for Heroes event! If approved, your children (ages 0-18 years old) will receive new, holiday gifts and are invited to attend our Holidays for Heroes event on December 20, 2025 in Murrieta. Children must be present to attend the event and two adults per household are welcome to join them. We will have food, crafts, photos with Santa, entertainment and much more (at no cost) for an afternoon of holiday cheer. For questions, please reach out to military@milvet.org.
Thank you for your families’ service!
