The Mount Pleasant Police Department will once again host its annual Christmas Toy Drive to help Henry County families who may need assistance providing Christmas gifts for their children.
The department will begin accepting new, unwrapped toy donations on November 23 and continue collecting through December 15. This year’s gift distribution is scheduled for December 18, 2026.
The program is open to children ages 0 through 13 and is available exclusively to families in Henry County. The department is partnering with Fellowship Cup to help ensure families receive assistance. Toys for Tots will also assist with the drive, along with several local businesses and community organizations.
Families interested in signing up can contact the Mount Pleasant Police Department at 319-385-1450, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration will be open November 2 through December 11.
Program eligibility requirements include:
- Families who have signed up with another organization for Christmas assistance are not eligible for this program.
- Families who participated in the Mount Pleasant Police Department’s toy drive last year are not eligible this year.
- Applicants must be the custodial parent or legal guardian of the children.
- The program is limited to Henry County residents.
- Identification will be required when picking up gifts.
Source: Mount Pleasant Police Department.
