Marine Toys For Tots
Support the Marine Toys for Tots’ mission of providing toys to children in need by donating new, unwrapped toys. The nonprofit was founded in 1991 to help economically disadvantaged kids at Christmas and can be organized locally for specific communities.
When: through Dec. 8 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Nov. 24-26 for Thanksgiving
Where to donate: 203 Railroad St., Ste 1B, Buda, and 217 Railroad St., Buda
Hays County Brown Santa
The county’s annual Brown Santa program is taking money, food and toy donations to help families in need in the area. In 2020, over 650 families received assistance via food or toys through the program, according to a press release from the county. Families within Hays County must apply by Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. to receive assistance from any of these locations:
- Hays County Sheriff’s Office: 1307 Uhland Road, San Marcos
- Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Beth Smith: 5458 FM 2770, Kyle
- Precinct 5 Justice of the Peace Scott Cary: 500 Jack C. Hays Trail, Buda
- Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Andy Cable: 200 Stillwater Road, Ste 104, Wimberley
- Precinct 4 Hays County Office: 195 Roger Hanks Parkway, Dripping Springs
Where to donate:
Santa Paws
Residents and pets are invited to take photos with Santa Paws. All proceeds go to the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter.
When: Dec. 4 from 2-4 p.m.
Where: The Porch, 129 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos
