Nutcracker Cares
This year, Son of a Nutcracker Lights is launching its first-ever Toy & Warmth Drive—collecting new toys for kids and coats & warm clothes for our homeless neighbors.
Nutcrackers
Into the Details
What We’re Collecting
Toys: New, unwrapped gifts for infants through teens
Warm Gear: Coats, hats, gloves, scarves, blankets (clean and gently used OK)
How to Donate
Drop-Off Bins: At any Son of a Nutcracker Lights install site or our Mahomet HQ
Partner Locations: Local businesses (TBA) will host bins through mid-December
Key Dates
Kick-Off: November 15
Final Collection Day: December 18
Distribution: Week of December 20—delivered to area shelters, youth centers, and nonprofit partners
Get Involved
Volunteer Shifts: Sorting & wrapping events (sign up below)
Our Goal
1,000 toys in loving homes
300 coats & warm items keeping our neighbors safe
Join us in spreading real warmth this season—because every bulb we hang should light up more than just a yard.
