To participate in Jake’s Toy Mania, you need to sign up IN PERSON in advance AND bring all the required documentation with you. Please read this carefully so that you have everything you need when you come in to sign up.
Sign-ups will be held on
Friday, Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. on these dates:
PLEASE BRING ONE LARGE TJMAXX SHOPPING BAG WITH YOU FOR FREEBIES.
THE FINAL DATE FOR SIGNUPS IS DECEMBER 12th. NO EXCEPTIONS
We have changed the way we do things this year… Please read carefully.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: TO REGISTER FOR JAKE’S TOY MANIA, YOU MUST HAVE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
Copies of the above documents, or pictures on your phone, are acceptable, as long as they are legible.
Once you have signed up, we’ll give you a card that shows the time slot and date for pick up. You MUST bring your card with you when you come for pick up. (Please take a picture with your phone to make sure you have a copy.)
Your pickup date depends on the ages of your children:
ALL OF YOUR CHILDREN ARE
Newborn to 6 years old
PICKUP
Saturday, December 19th, between 12pm and 6pm
ALL OF YOUR CHILDREN ARE
7 years to 11 years old
PICKUP
Sunday, December 20th, between 12pm and 6pm
MULTIPLE AGE GROUPS
PICKUP
Monday, December 21st
No. No substitutions can be made.
Yes. You can register for Jake’s Toy Mania as long as you meet the requirements, including a letter from your shelter (on shelter letterhead) that is 30 days old or less stating that you and your children live there. Note that If you are in a shelter that is participating in any other Christmas in the City program, you are NOT eligible to participate in Jake’s Toy Mania.
No. You are not eligible for Jake’s Toy Mania.
A current lease is an absolute requirement. A current lease is one that is no more than 24 months old on the day that you sign up.
No. Children 24 months of age or younger do not have to be on the lease.
Yes, you can sign up your children who are 16 and younger. For older children (12-16) we cannot guarantee that we will have a gift card for them. (Most of our toy donations are for younger children.)
If the parent/guardian who signed up cannot come in to pick up toys another person can do the pickup as long as they were present during the time of registration and were designated as a possible alternative person to do the pickup.
If you miss the day and or time of your pickup, you may come at the end of your assigned day and pick up at closing time (6 PM). Keep in mind that we will not be able to serve you until all others have been served. If you cannot come at 6 p.m. on your assigned day, please email jakestoymania@christmasinthecity.com and we will get back to you with new time and date that will hopefully accommodate your needs.
The short answer is anywhere from 2 to 4 hours. And here is why:
NO, YOU CAN NOT BRING YOUR CHILDREN WITH YOU WHEN YOU COME TO PICK UP THE TOYS.
There are no PUBLIC RESTROOMS AVAILABLE.
We will provide you with a large bag to hold your toys. BECAUSE OF SPACE AND SECURITY MEASURES YOU CANNOT BRING A SHOPPING CART, BACKPACK, STROLLER, OR SIMILAR ITEM IN WITH YOU TO PICK UP THE TOYS. AND ONLY ONE PERSON PER REGISTRATION CARD IS ALLOWED INTO 34 BROMFIELD STREET FOR PICKUP. IF ANOTHER PERSON COMES WITH YOU, THEY CAN WAIT OUTSIDE FOR YOU WITH THE CART, BACKPACK, ETC.
Any further questions? Please check our website, christmasinthecity.org for updates, or email jakestoymania@christmasinthecity.org.
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