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
Hemet
Provident Bank - 1690 E Florida Ave Hemet, CA 92544
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
Access Acupuncture - 24619 Washington Ave. Ste 206 (951) 698-0102
Clear Pro - 41581 Date St. Murrieta, 92562 (8am - 5pm Mon - Fri)
MilVet - 33040 Antelope Rd. #114 Murrieta, CA 92563 (Tuesdays 1-5pm only) (951) 384-0110
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
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
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
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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#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
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!
