With Christmas quickly approaching, here are eight organizations hosting toy drives for children that anyone can participate in. This list is not comprehensive, and details are subject to change.

Pearland Neighborhood Center Toy Drive

The Pearland Neighborhood Center is partnering with the Pearland Police Department for a holiday toy drive. Local businesses can contact officer Ryden Cohen to sign up to host a donation box where residents can drop off new toys for families in need.

  • Donations needed by the week of Dec. 12
  • 2335 N. Texas Ave., Pearland
  • Suggested donations: new, unused and unwrapped toys
  • Email: [email protected]

Holiday Toy Store

Ronald McDonald House is collecting toy donations for babies and teens. Gifts must be new, in original packaging and unwrapped, and will be delivered to residents’ doors on Christmas morning.

  • Donations needed by Dec. 5
  • 1907 Holcombe Blvd., Houston
  • Suggested donations: video game systems, video game controllers, headphones, jewelry, diaper bags, teething toys, play mats
  • www.rmhchouston.org

Greater Houston Angel Tree

Every year, The Salvation Army partners with individuals to sponsor Christmas gifts for families who need a little extra help. Participants can choose a child, or angel, to sponsor, shop their wishlist and then drop the donations at distribution centers.

  • Donation deadlines vary based on location
  • Drop off at designated Salvation Army centers across the city
  • Suggested donations: vary by unique wishlists
  • www.tsamm.org

Katy Police Department Toy Drive

The Katy Police Department is collecting donations for its annual holiday toy drive. Donations can be dropped off at the police department’s lobby.

Highlands Toy Drive

The Highlands is hosting its first community toy drive, where all toys will be donated to the Community Assistance Center of Montgomery County. The toy drive will also feature a competition for who can collect the most toy donations.

  • Dec. 5, 6 p.m.
  • 6700 Highland Pines Dr., Porter
  • Suggested donations: new toys
  • Email: [email protected]

Harley-Davidson Toy Drive

Harley Owners Group has partnered with Toys for Tots and The Woodlands Harley-Davidson to host a holiday toy drive. Donations can be dropped off at Toys for Tots’ boxes set up at The Woodlands Harley-Davidson.

  • Donations needed by Dec. 13
  • 25545 Interstate Hwy. 45, The Woodlands
  • Suggested donations: unwrapped boy and girl toys
  • www.toysfortots.org

Conroe ISD Police Toy Drive

Conroe ISD Police Department is holding its 24th annual toy drive at 40 designated locations within the district. The drive has donated gifts to more than 9,000 children in the past 10 years.

  • Donations needed by Dec. 12
  • Donations can be dropped off at designated sites at schools and departments in the district, and participants can email the district for specific locations.
  • Suggested donations: new, unwrapped toys for boys and girls of all ages
  • Email: [email protected]

Santa Paws Pet Toy Drive

Precinct 3 is hosting a toys and supplies for pets drive to support dogs and cats at the Harris County Pets animal shelter.

  • Donations needed by Dec. 10
  • Donations are accepted at any Precinct 3 community center, Jones Park and Mercer Botanic Gardens.
  • Suggested donations: new dog toys, dog beds, fleece blankets, dog/puppy food, cat beds, cat treats, cat/kitten food, new cat toys
  • www.pct3.com/santapaws