CMPD Explorers Christmas Project Toy Drive

If you would like to donate toys, you can drop them off at any Charlotte Fire Station​ or​ CMPD Division Office or Christmas Project toy drive events listed below.​

Toy Donation Guidelines

• Toys for children 14 years old and under
• No violent toys
• New unwrapped toys (You can always provide gift wrapping paper with your donated toys)

Donate Toys Through Amazon

Here’s an easy way to donate! Click on the Amazon link, purchase a toy and it will be shipped directly to CMPD for the Explorer’s Christmas Project Toy Drive!

Browse the Amazon toy selection here.

Calendar of Events

Join CMPD and Queen City News for the following drive-thru donation events!

Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway:

On Thursdays bring a toy to donate and receive $5.00 off admission

• Thursday, December 5th, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., Charlotte Motor Speedway
• Thursday, December 12th, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., Charlotte Motor Speedway

Walmart Toy Drive Collection Days:

• Friday, December 6th, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Galleria Walmart in Matthews – 1830 Galleria Blvd.
• Friday, December 13th, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Whitehall Walmart – 8180 S Tryon St

 

CMPD Ceremony & Delivery Day:

Thursday, December 19th, 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., 4444 South Blvd.

We understand that sponsoring a child or family for Christmas takes time. If you prefer, leave the shopping to us! You can make a monetary donation to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Explorers Post. Donors can make a monetary donation through PayPal by clicking here.

Donors can write checks to CMPD Explorer Post 237/247 and mail to:

• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
• Attention: Officer Ryan Botzenmayer
• 601 East Trade Street
• Charlotte, NC 28202

Donors can make a monetary donation through Venmo to: @CMPDExplorersProgram