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
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!
#31 - Joelson, 12 (M) - men size large
#32 - Jenson, 8 (M) - kids large
#33 - Joelie, 6 (F) - size 4T-5T
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#48 - Terrance, 15 (M) - Nintendo switch gift card, Pokémon legends Z-A (Nintendo 1)
#49 - Kamia, 13 (F) - Hollister gift card, Sephora gift card, full size bed comforter sets(white/pastel pink), Hollister clothes(size xs)
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#50 - Layla, 2 (F) - Dress up clothes, tea set, enchanting bed sheets for toddler bed, toddler couch, balance beam, shoes size 8, dolls, Clothing size: 3T
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#51 - Peyton, 16 (F) - Woman's small, shoe size 7 woman. Samsung galaxy watch, giftcards, samba shoes, owalla flip straw metal cup, Nike pro shorts 5 in, bern helmet wht/black, banana ball fan, sol de janeiro# 87
#52 - Ashelyn, 14 (F) - woman's m top, size 10 bottoms, Samsung galaxy watch, bern helmet white, giftcards, black samba shoes size 8.5/9 woman's, jersey chargers, banana ball fan, wide leg high cut jeans, sol de janeiro perfume, Owala flip straw metal cup
#53 - Jaedyn, 12 (F) - woman xs or kid 14/16, shoe size woman 6/6.5, love horses, horse riding shoes, stickers, key chain, bern white helmet, puzzles 500+, black samba shoes, horse books, black Nike pro shorts 4 or 5 inch, claw hair clips, sol de Janeiro 71, giftcards, roller skates
#54 - Josiah, 11 (M) - size 10-12, shoes boys 5, bern bike helmet black, love sports, kc jersey, savanah banana jersey, crocs black or wht, new stool vans, basketball shoes, watch, pickleball outdoor net, carryon luggage, giftcards, also loves golf
#55 - Joshua, 3 (M) - 4t clothes, new underwear, loves construction truck anything, trains, monster trucks, kinetic sand, magnatiles, old skool size 9.5/10 black velcro, metal flip straw cup, puzzles, construction books
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#64 - Christopher, 7 (M) - Minecraft toys, remote controlled cars, STEM toys, clothes size 10
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#65 - Jayden, 12 (M) - gift cards for Playstation clothing size adult small, loves football LA Rams & basketball Lakers, tablet
#66 - Ayden, 11 (M) - gift card for playstation , loves soccer clothes youth 10-11 shoe size 6
#67 - Clariti, 4 (F) - loves the character Frozen, lip gloss, nail polish, loves Minnie Mouse clothes size 5-6, tablet
#68 - Jayce, 5 (M) - loves Sonic, toy cars, tablet, clothes - 5-6
#69 - Makio, 1 (M) - loves paw patrol toys Tablet
#70 - Kason, 7 (M) - loves remote control race cars, tablets, clothes size 6-7
#71 - Nyeli, 7 months (F) - baby clothes 12 months clothing, anything for a baby would be great
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#72 - Danika, 13 yrs (13) - Twenty One Pilots Band, Wicked, Stitch, Raiders Football, makeup, beads, Kohls, Target, Ulta, Sephora, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Tillys, size Adult Small in shirts/sweaters, size 7.5 shoes
#73 - Quenneday, 2 yrs (M) - Disney Cars, Blaze and the Monster Machine, Thomas Train, Batwheels, Star Wars, Airplanes, magnetic toys, books, base ball, monstor trucks, cars 3T clothes size, size 7 shoes
#74 - Miles, 1 yr (M) - size 2T clothes, size 6 shoes, Tonies, Foam building blocks, Bluey, educational toys, musical toys, board books
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#75 - Elliana, 6 yrs (F) - Barbie beauty vanity set. K Pop demon hunter dolls, Vans shoes Size 3 Kid. Clothes 7-8
#76 - Elissa, 3 yrs (F) - clothes 3-4 T, Shoes 8, Baby doll toys, little tikes Step2 Push Around Buggy Kids Push Car, Ride On Toy
#77 - Remy, 12 yrs (M) - Pokémon Destined rivals ETB. Pokemon prismatic evolutions Box
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#78 - Kinsley, 3 yrs (F) - anything Barbie or Disney Princess, LOL Surprise Dolls, Gabby’s Dollhouse toys, play makeup, coloring and painting supplies, clothes 4T and shoes 11
#79 - Kenneth, 6 yrs (M) - anything Fortnite related, Loves Legos of all sizes and sets, Minecraft, really enjoys drawing and coloring/arts and crafts, slime, He plays roller hockey so we could really use new roller hockey pants size Youth Small, clothes is a boys S 6/7 and shoes is a 12
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#80 - Genesis, 13 yrs (F) - lipglosses press on nails, stylish clothes & shoes size small in Jrs and 5 in shoes
#81 - Elijah, 9 yrs (M) - goojitsus, legos, rams and dodgers fan, closes size 8 or small boys
#82 - Ava Maria, 11 mos. (F) - wooden toys, board books, nugget couch, size 12 months
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#83 - Adrian, 8 yrs (M) - Youth size football, Soccer balls, Art supplies, athletic clothing size 8/10, "all sports stuff" he says. Sneakers size 3
#84 - Maverick, 11 yrs (M) - PS4 games, sports balls, S.T.E.M toy kits, Size 12 clothing. Sneakers size 6, Kids Recipe Books
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#85 - Sydnie, 16 yrs (F) - Gift cards ( starbucks, amazon, wingstop, Chick fil A, Ulta), Victoria Secrets perfume/scents (warm cozy/vanilla), Sol de Janeiro 59, Legos, clothes size XS or S
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#86 - Elijah, 10 yrs (M) - lionel stuff, pokemon cards, robux, legos, clothes size YM/9-10
#87 - Liam, 7 yrs (M) - robux, disney stitch stuff, clothes size YS/6x
#89 - Amelia, 2 yrs (F) - bluey toys, minnie mouse toys, clothes size 18-24mo
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#90 - Daniella, 9 yrs (F) - Hello kitty, bows and butterflies are her favorite theme , sewing machine, slime, size 1 tennis shoes/ flats size 8-10 shirts , jeans and dresses
#91 - Juan, 14 yrs (M) - xbox gift cards, fast food giftcards, he likes Old Navy, H&M stores, Amazon
#92- Adrian, 17 yrs (M) - he likes fast food gift cards, Marshall gift cards, Amazon, Hollister
#93 - Diego, 18 yrs (M) - Amazon, Marshalls, H&M, fastfood gift cards
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#94 - Stefan, 10 yrs (M) - bike , scooter , Nintendo switch games (any super Mario, or boy games ) soccer ball , soccer net, water bottles , chess game
#95 - Aria, 4 yrs (F) - black Barbie’s , dolls, tea set, hair bows/clips, tricycle , shoes size 11 toddler , puzzles, bubbles
#96 - Jameson, 3yrs (M)
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#97 - Jake, 14yrs (M) - music instruments, clothes L size, anything would be greatly appreciated
#98 - Xabrielle, 10 yrs (F) - any girls toys her age she still into toys like slimes, or bracelet kits. clothes size 10-12, anything would be greatly appreciated
#99 - Mikiel, 6yrs (M) - any young boy toys his age, clothes size 8-9 anything would be greatly appreciated
#100 - Adalie, 3yrs (F) - any young girl toys her age, Clothes size 4-5 anything would be greatly appreciated
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#101 - Andrea, 4 yrs (F) - loves K-pop demon hunter and Super Kitties, clothes 5T/XS, shoes 9/10
#102 - Amaya, 18 mos. (F) - scooter, balance bike 2+ years old, Ms. Rachel tonie figurine
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#103 - Kiki, 3yrs (F) - size 4t/5t toys- pretend play, play-doh, drawing/art supplies, bunny plushies, strawberry blanket. Loves bluey, bunnies, strawberries and drawing/ sensory activities
#104 - Momo, 6 yrs (F) - 4t/5t - fidget toys, animal dress up toys (tiger/dino/cat), craft kits, board games , beginner reading. Loves- dinosaurs, Minecraft, animals
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#105 - Derek, 15yrs (M) - Baskteball gear, clothing gift cards, shoes size 10, Clothing size Mens:Medium
#106 - Boston, 9 yrs (M) - Basketball gear, Boston Celtics, Tablet, Electric scooter, Clothing size 12
#107 - Ailani, 8 yrs (F) - Legos, Barbies, Arts and crafts-Clothing size 8
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#108 - Nehemiah, 13yrs (M) - CLOTHING: Shirt (Adult L), Pants (34/32, Adult L), Shoes (12 Men's), hat (7 1/2). WISH LIST: Yankees or Cowboys Hoodie or long sleeve shirts, Yankees or Cowboys hat, gift card, USSSA bat (32 in), batting gloves (adult XL), metal baseball cleats, Logitech G X56 HOTAS throttle and joystick flight simulator Game Controller for Microsoft Flight Simulator
#109 - Zacharia, 11 yrs (M) - CLOTHING: Shirt (Adult S), Pants (30/28, Adult S), Shoes (8 Men's), hat (7 1/4). WISH LIST: Tuskegee Airmen Backpack, Jackie Robinson Hat or Jersey, Black Addidas Hoodie, LEGOs, Baseball Cleats (no metal), USSSA bat (30 "), batting gloves (adult S), Harry Potter Illustrated Books 3, 5-7, gift card
#110 - Elijah, 7 yrs (M) - CLOTHING: Shirt (M 7/8), Pants (M 7/8), Shoes (Youth 2), hat (6 3/4). WISH LIST: LEGOs, DARON Airplane(s) Sets, Dodgers or Seahawks Hoodie, Dodgers Jersey, Baseball Cleats (Size 3), Dodgers Hat, baseball cards, gift card
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#111 - Caro, 12 yrs (F) - Gift cards for apparel
#112 - Zae, 8 yrs (M) - Gift cards for apparel
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#113 - Cyan, 1 yr (M) - paw patrol toys, spider man toys, Spider-man clothing size 2t, monster jam toys, monster jam clothes 2t, mess-free crayola toys
#114 - Skyler, 2 yrs (M) -Play doh, Monster jam track, Monster jam minis , Spider-man clothing size 4T, Lighting McQueen tracks, Monster jam toys, Spider-man toys, Ice cream machine play doh and blender play set play doh
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#115 - Jonny, 3 yrs (M) - foam climbing activity blocks or sandbox for outside clothing size 4
#116 - Jayden, 11 yrs (F) - electric bike or scooter , iPad or Walkman/ plays softball./ clothing size 12 (tom boy)
#117 - Jordyn, 12 yrs (F) - loves make up , perfume, shopping , leopard print and bows/ clothing size 12
#118 - Jordan Asher, 13 yrs (M) - loves to play video games, sports, Pokémon / clothing size 14
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#119 - Karson, 7 yrs (M) - Action Figures, Mario Cart, Spiderman, Clothes size 7
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#122 - Emily, 5 yrs (F) - dolls, play makeup, hello kitty, k pop demon hunters, kitchen play, dress up, clothing size 5/6
#123 - Xavier, 10 yrs (M) - roblox,fortnite, legos, basketball, gift cards, Size M/L in mens
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#124 - Janiyah, 14 yrs (F) - gift cards for apparel, makeup, LPS (Littlest Pet Shop) LPS Dolls and accessories, gift cards to Skyzone, cake pop maker and accessories, Amazon fire 10” tablet
#125 - Janessa, 9 yrs (F) - Lego sets, Roblox gift cards, gift cards for apparel, activity books, gift cards to Skyzone
#126 - Jewel, 6 yrs (F) - Roblox gift cards, Disney costumes size 9-10, disney books, gift cards for apparel, gift cards to Skyzone, colorful clay set
#127 - Journee, 3 yrs (F) - Disney costumes for size 3-4t, activity and reading books, gift cards for apparel, and play doh
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#128 - Aria, 2 yrs (F) - Toy wish list: Puzzles, bluey, mickey/minnie anything, little people toys. Clothing size: 3t/4t
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#129 - James, 9 yrs (M) - Mario jamboree for Nintendo switch. Cars, legos, clothes boys 11/12 tops size 8/9 bottoms
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#151 - Angel, 11 yrs (M) - Lego sets, halloween character Funko pops, Crocs size 4 J, kinetic sand, Slime , Blanket, Scooter, Board game
#152 - Dominic, 5 yrs (M) - Minecraft lego sets, kinetic sand, Slime, hot wheels, Blanket, Crocs size C13 , Magnet tiles blocks. Scooter or skateboard
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#153 - Alyssa, 11 yrs (F) - Fashion, clothing ( size adult medium shoe size adult 7), shoes, crafts, slime, makeup, volleyball, gymnastics
#154 - Aaron, 15 yrs (M) - Gaming, Bike, clothing ( size adult large, shoe size 10 1/2) shoes
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#155 - Dakota, 7 yrs (F) - Barbie dolls, art supplies, clothes size medium, shoes size 2
#156 - Aspyn, 3 yrs (F) - play dough sets, ice cream play sets, baby dolls, clothes size 5/6, shoe size 10c
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#157 - Edward, 8 yrs, (M) - Jurassic park, Pokémon, Minecraft, size 8/10
#158 - Isabella, 6 yrs (F) - pandas, Barbie’s, size 8
#159 - Jeremiah, 1 yrs (M) - Ms Rachel, baby toys, size 2T
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#160 - Bella, 11 yrs (F) - Wish: Vans Old Skool Butterflies Skate Show (Big Kid Size 7) Color Black/Lilac Mist. Calico Critters Fashion Playset, Town Girl Series - Persian Cat (On Amazon) Ogrmar Wooden Dollhouse Miniatures DIY House Kit with Cover and Led Light-Cat Diary Amazon Gift Card for Clothing.
#161 - Michelle, 13 yrs (F) - Wish: Addidas Puig Indoor Shoes Size 8.5 in Girls/Women's Glow in The Dark Blanket Butterfly (from Amazon) Amazon Gift Card for Clothing. Thank you So Much!!
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#162 - Michael, 16 yrs (M) - The Simpsons action figures/play station 4 games/nintendo switch games/ art supplies/size adult medium shirts/pant size 29x30, 29x29 or size adult small
#163 - Evan, 13 yrs (M) - The Beatles stuff/basketball/athletic toys/outdoor games/size adult small shirts and bottoms/29x29 pants
#164 - Jocelyn,6 yrs (F) - K-pop demon hunters anything/hello kitty and friends anything/hoola hoop/roller skates/size 6 in girls or small in girl sizes
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#165 - Sofia, 14 yrs (F) - Clothes small juniors, Pants size 0, She likes makeup, books, animals and chic fil A
#166 - Alejandro, 12 yrs (M) - Shirts 12-14 junior, Pants 14 junior, Likes drawing and sketching ,plays the violin, cooking and likes chic fil A
#167 - Emanuel, 9 yrs (M) - He loves soccer , soccer balls , he likes messi and likes bikes
#168 - Teresa, 6 yrs (F) - Loves soccer , loves drawing , loves to paint and she likes panera
#169 - Victoria, 3 yrs (F) - Loves all Disney girlie stuff, loves books , loves frozen and loves to draw and paint
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#170 - Antonio, 3 yrs (M) - bicycle, scooter, clothes size 5T and anything Marvel or bluey toys
#171 - Kaimani, 3yrs (M) - sonic hedgehog toys, scooter, bluey toys, size 4T clothes
#172 - Oliver-James, 9 (M) - bicycle, scooter, laptop computer, nerf toys, clothes size 12 boys
#173 - Julian, 14 (M) - chessboard, skateboard, bike, bedding set for twin, clothes size lrg, shoes 12 men giftcard, cologne
#174 - Tristyne, 17 yrs (F) - all in one desktop computer, clothes size lrg girls, gift card, bicycle, perfume
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#175 - Anthony, 18 yrs (M) - Gas GC/ Fast Food GC (TACO BELL/ IN N OUT) ARE HIS FAVES, BLACK OR WHITE NIKE SOCKS, LEGOS Loves Hoodies S Large
#176 - Averi, 12 (F) - Sephora GC, Ulta GC, Amazon GC, Black or white Nike socks, Softball Fanatic, loves to draw
#177 - Ace, 9 yrs (M) - Loves Nasa, LEGOS, Anything he can build, Marble Run extreme set, Tesla truck RC CAR, Football Miami Dolphins SIZE XL, Black or white Nike socks
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Gifts and Donations can be dropped off at the following locations during regular business hours
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
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
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
Murrieta
Access Acupuncture - 24619 Washington Ave. Ste 206 (951) 698-0102
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
Supreme Dance Center - 39400 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd Ste 121b Murrieta (951) 698-6366
The Cove - 40675 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd Ste B-1 Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 696-2211
The Galante Group | Ticor Title - 25220 Hancock Ave, STE. 105, Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 240-0330 (8 am to 5 pm)
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
Duane Johnson Group, LLC. - 27420 Jefferson Ave., Suite 104A - (951) 244-6702 (9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m)
Provident Bank - 40705 Winchester Rd Ste 6 Temecula, CA 92591 (951) 296-2429
Stadium Pizza - 27314 Jefferson Ave Ste 1 Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 296-2400
Temecula Chiropractic 26790 Ynez Ct. Ste 2 Temecula, CA (951) 694-9200 (Monday thru Thursday 8-6)
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)
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
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?
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!

