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
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
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
Murrieta
MilVet - 33040 Antelope Rd. #114 Murrieta, CA 92563 (Tuesdays 1-5pm only) (951) 384-0110
Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce - 24540 Village Walk Pl, Suite A Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 677-7916
The Cove - 40675 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd Ste B-1 Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 696-2211
Which Wich - 24635 Madison Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 445-4035
Perris
American Legion Post - 595 Perris, CA 92570 (951) 544-9232
Riverside
University of California, Riverside - 125 Costco Hall Riverside, CA 92591 (951) 827-2099
Temecula
Temeku Cinemas - 26463 Ynez Rd, Temecula, CA 92591 (951) 296-9728
Wildomar
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. 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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#34 - Noah, 11 (M) - Size boys xl (14/16) , loves anything world war 2 related, roblox gift cards, amazon gift cards and the 49ers
#35 - Angel, 11 (M) - size boys XL (14/6). Loves Baseball #22, baseball accessories (ice cream shirts, baseball beaded necklaces), the san francisco giants, the 49ers, roblox gift cards and amazon gift cards
#36 - Mia, 9 (F) - size girls 16 plus or women’s size 2. loves hello kitty and friends, labubu’s, and drawing. roblox gift cards
#37 - Wyatt, 6 (M) - size boys x/s (4/5). Loves orcas, minecraft, 49ers & roblox gift cards
#38 - Andy, 4 (M) - size boys x/s (4/5) or 5t. loves monster jam. monster trucks. sonic. 49ers, brock purdy and george kittle. loves crocs
#39 - Bella, 2 (F) - size 2-3t. loves hello kitty, frozen (elsa. anna and olaf). loves jack and sally (nightmare before christmas) and loves to dress up in princess dresses. loves coloring and drawing. lovew the 49ers and brock purdy
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#40 - Lucas, 7 (M) - Nintendo switch or virtual reality headset (game system), Roblox gift cards, Size 8-10 clothes or medium. Loves all things Nike, shoe size 1, favorite color blue
#41 - Maverick, 5 (M) - favorite color green, shoe size 8-9, clothes 5T, he wants a green waterproof remote control truck, a he wants a bigger bike. He likes Minecraft and Superheroes. He also loves art and drawing
#42 - Liam, 3 (M) - favorite color orange. He loves spidey and his amazing friends, monster trucks, magnetic tiles, hot wheels , playdough. He wants a giant power wheel vehicle he can drive In.
#43 - Evelyn, 5 mos. (F) - Wears 6-9 month clothes, she is teething so loves to chew on everything so teethers and Sensory toys are good gifts
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#44 - Atalee, 13 yrs (F) - size medium/large in women’s graphic t-shirts, loves Five Nights at Freddy’s, Demon Slayer, v-bucks for fortnight, Demon Slayer funko pops, Stranger Things, Stranger Things funko pops, Eddy Munson stuff, Fugglers, sarcastic graphic tshirts, size 8 women’s shoes (likes Nike, converse, vans, adidas, crocs, likes the color blue/purple/black, gamer girl personality, likes chokers, black nail polish, baggy tshirts, cargo pants (size 1 in women’s), hot topic style kind of kid. Loves dissection kits as well as science projects appropriate for her age.
#45 - Michael, 2yrs (M) - size 3T clothes, size 7 or 8 toddler shoes, loves Ms Rachel and Blippy, loves Elmo toys, anything educational, musical instruments, different types of balls, books, fire trucks and aircraft’s, flash cards, interactive toys.
#46 - Kaydon, 2mos. (M) - clothes and shoes size 3-6months, educational toys for babies 3+ months, hygiene items. Diapers size 2 or 3 pampers swaddlers.
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#47 - Max, 7 yrs (M) - Footballs, basketballs, baseball gloves, Pokémon cards, snap back hats ( Lakers, Warriors, Angels,, Tennessee Titans) - Clothes- shoes Size 2- athletic shoes, T - shirt size 8 youth, Shorts - size 8 youth, Underwear- PSD size youth medium, Socks- tall socks, Sport puzzles, Sport books
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!
