Hello Delhi Staff, With the holiday season approaching, I would love to bring a little extra joy to children and families who will be spending the holidays at Valley Children's Hospital in Madera. I am organizing a Delhi High School Toy Drive benefiting Valley Children's Hospital! I will personally be delivering our collected donations to the hospital during the week before winter break, with a tentative delivery date of Tuesday, December 15. Valley Children's Hospital's Child Life Department uses toys, games, crafts, and other age-appropriate activities to help children cope with hospitalization, bring comfort during difficult times, and allow them to simply be kids. This cause is especially meaningful because we have families right here in our district who have experienced extended hospital stays at Valley Children's. I know firsthand how much support and kindness can mean during those difficult times, and I would love for our Delhi community to come together to give back, especially during the holidays. What Can You Donate? The hospital serves children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, so donations for every age group are welcome! Some ideas include: Infants & Toddlers Baby toys and rattles Teething toys Board books and soft books Small stuffed animals Stacking toys and sensory toys Elementary-Age Children LEGO sets and building toys Coloring books and crayons Art and craft kits Puzzles Board games and card games Stuffed animals Activity books Tweens & Teenagers Journals and sketchbooks Art supplies and craft kits Card games and age-appropriate board games LEGO sets Coloring books and markers Small activity and creative kits Age-appropriate games and activities Clothing Donations Valley Children's Volunteer Services also accepts new or gently used clothing. Some ideas include: Pajamas Sweatpants and comfortable clothing T-shirts and sweatshirts Socks Children's clothing in various sizes Important Donation Guidelines: All toys, games, crafts, and other non-clothing donations MUST be brand new and unused. Items must come from a smoke-free and pet-free environment. Previously stored items cannot be accepted. Clothing donations may be new or gently used, according to the hospital's guidelines. Donors will not be able to distribute items directly to patients. All donations will be distributed through the hospital's staff to protect patient health and privacy. Where to Drop Off Donations: You can bring your donations directly to my classroom, or to the Ed Park front office. If you have a larger donation or need help arranging a pickup, please reach out to me and we can coordinate something! My goal is to collect as many donations as possible and deliver them to Valley Children's the week before winter break, tentatively December 15. I know this time of year can get busy, but even one small donation can help brighten a child's hospital stay. Thank you for considering participating and helping make a difference for children and families in our community. Let's show Valley Children's what the Delhi community is all about! Thank you,

Help Brighten a Child's Holiday: Delhi High School Toy Drive

Delhi High School

November 5, 2026

Dear DUSD Families,

This holiday season, Delhi High School is organizing a Toy Drive benefiting Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera, and we invite our Delhi community to participate!

Donated toys, games, and activities help bring comfort and joy to children spending time in the hospital. This effort is especially meaningful because families right here in our district have experienced extended stays at Valley Children’s.

What Can You Donate?

The hospital serves children from infancy through their teenage years. Suggested donations include:

  • Infants and toddlers: Rattles, teething toys, board books, stacking toys, and sensory toys.

  • Elementary-age children: LEGO sets, coloring books, crayons, puzzles, board games, stuffed animals, and craft kits.

  • Tweens and teenagers: Journals, sketchbooks, art supplies, card games, LEGO sets, and creative activity kits.

Clothing donations are also welcome! Valley Children’s Volunteer Services accepts new or gently used clothing, including pajamas, sweatpants, T-shirts, sweatshirts, and socks in children’s sizes.

Important Donation Guidelines

  • All toys, games, crafts, and other non-clothing items must be brand new and unused.

  • Items must come from a smoke-free and pet-free environment.

  • Previously stored items cannot be accepted.

  • Clothing may be new or gently used, according to the hospital’s guidelines.

  • Hospital staff will distribute all donations to protect patient health and privacy. Donors cannot distribute items directly to patients.

Where to Donate

Please drop off donations at the Delhi High School front office (Ed Park). If you have a larger donation or need help coordinating a pickup, please contact the office for assistance connecting with the toy drive organizer.

Delivery to Valley Children’s is tentatively planned for Tuesday, December 15, during the week before winter break. Please bring donations before the planned delivery date.

Participation is voluntary, and every donation—big or small—can help brighten a child’s hospital stay. Thank you for helping us share the kindness and generosity of our Delhi community this holiday season!