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.
Gifts and Donations can be dropped off at the following locations during regular business hours
Menifee
Doc Dental Smiles - 26910 Newport Rd Ste B Menifee, CA 92584 (951-679-6677)
Texas Roadhouse - 29860 Haun Rd, Menifee, CA 92586 (951) 244-0600
Murrieta
MilVet - 33040 Antelope Rd. #114 Murrieta, CA 92563 (Tuesdays 1-5pm only) (951) 384-0110
Which Wich - 24635 Madison Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 445-4035
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. Please drop the unwrapped gifts off at any drop off location by 12/18/25 (locations listed above) and include the child’s number in the bag. Thank you!
#1 - Naveah, 12 yrs (F) - shirts size 10/12 girls, pants size 10 in kids, shoes size 4 kids, toys mini verse
#2 - Zayden, 9 yrs (M) - shirts size 10 boys, pants 10 boys, shoes 5 kids, roblox giftcard
#3 - Zyzek 8 yrs (M) - toys anything Minecraft, shirts 10 boys, pants 8 boys, shoes 3 kids
#4 - Zacchaeus, 4 yrs (M) - toys anything Minecraft, shirts 5t, pants 5t, shoes 12 toddlers
# 5 - Mccaela, 14 yrs (F) - shirts XL woman, pants, XL woman's, shoes 8
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#6 - Kaylee, 3 yrs (F) - 1-2 years shoes 7, Demon hunters, Barbies, Trolls, Miraculous ladybug, Toys
#7 - Alice, 2 yrs (F) - 18-24 month shoe 6-7, LILO and stitch, Demon hunters , Spidey and friends, Babies, Barbies, Shoes, Toys
#8 - Odin, 10 months (M) - 12-18 month , Cars, Dinosaurs, Winnie the Pooh, LILO and Stitch, Paw patrol , Tools , We would really like toys for Odin
#9 - Atticus, newborn (M) - Toys, Blankies , Baby shoes, Swaddles, Sensory toys
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#10 - Elizabeth, 4 yrs (F) - Our Generation doll and clothes, size 4/5, shoe size 9
#11 - Jayden, 8 yrs (M) - Liter Brite Touch, Yoto player, size 8/10, size 2.5 shoes
#12 - Emmaline, 9 yrs (F) - Barbies, Rainbow High dolls, size 8/10, size 2.5 shoe
#13 - Oliver, 13 yrs (M) - v-bucks, Amazon or target gift card, 18+ LEGO sets, size 12-14 shoe size 6
#14 - Abigail, 14 yrs (F) - kindle, Amazon or target gift cards, lip gloss, size xs small women’s, size 6 shoe
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#15 - Zion, 9 yrs (F) - very artsy and into designing clothes so enjoys craft kits, fashion design kits, drawing, painting, and nail art - clothing size 12-14
#16 - Nile, 8 yrs (M) - into STEM & building kits so Lego and robot kits, anything he can piece together, the more pieces the better - clothing size 12-14
#17 - Ezra, 2 yrs (M) - loves Spiderman & Bluey, musical instruments, building blocks - clothing size 5T
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#18 - Bryce, 8 yrs (M) - Create your own comic books, Pokemon, loves reading and drawing, a book night-light to read in the dark.
#19 - Blake, 6 yrs (M) - Loves all things baseball!! Loves Padres and Dodgers, enjoys baseball cards and games, likes superheroes, wears a size small or 6/7 in boys.
#20 - Carter, 4 yrs (M) - loves Bluey, monster trucks, lightning McQueen, coloring, plying outside, he wishes for a bike, he wears size small or 5 in boys
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
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Are You A Military Family In Need of Holiday Cheer?
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!
