To support our local community this year, the Redlands Airport Association is once again hosting a charity toy drive to benefit The Salvation Army San Bernardino Corps. The Salvation Army has been helping families with holiday needs since 1891. The toys collected will go to kids in the local area. Our friends at The Salvation Army are extremely excited to have our help.
The 2026 Toy Drive is On!
We collect toys at convenient locations in the local community as early as the first week of October through December 6th at one of the locations below. We will update this list as we add locations. Please look for our collection box at any of these locations.
Please consider donating a new unwrapped toy at these locations. We really appreciate all the businesses and organizations that host a collection box. Please support these community minded businesses and organizations.
Help us Stuff a Plane 12-5-26 at Redlands Airport
The final collection event will be held at Redlands Municipal Airport on December 5th from 9am – 2pm. The event will be held in the public lobby and on the patio. The airport lobby is located at 1745 Sessums Drive in Redlands. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate and enjoy a fun day at the airport.
Last year we had a very successful event. We collected many toys and all that attended had fun and learned about aviation. Here is a link to photos from our 2025 event: 12-6-25 Stuff a Plane Charity Toy Drive Event
As in years past, we will have aircraft on display, offering a breakfast featuring pancakes and sausage and a lunch of burgers and hot dogs that will be available for purchase. Santa will stop by to visit with the kids, and guests can also try a couple of flight simulators.
We will also host a Historical Aircraft Display Day. Pilots from local airports are welcome to fly-in, show off their plane and donate a toy. Call for parking instructions on the REI CTAF 123.05.
In the spirit of giving, we will be hosting a LifeStream Blood Drive. Consider donating as there is a severe shortage of blood. You may save a life! The bloodmobile will be onsite between 9am -2pm. Walk-in’s are welcome, but appointments are highly recommended. You can make an appointment at this link: LifeStream Appointment Schedule
Please help by dropping off a new, unwrapped toy at one of our collection boxes after November 1st, or better yet, bring your donation and join us for a fun day at the airport on December 5th. The event is open to families and members of the local community. Come on out and enjoy the fun!
Let’s make this our best toy drive ever! Be a Hero and Donate a New Unwrapped Toy for Kids in Need!
