Darlington County Veterans Affairs Office hosts 3rd Annual Toy Drive
The Darlington County Veteran’s Affairs Office is hosting its 3rd Annual Christmas Toy Drive throughout November and into mid-December.
The annual Toy Drive encourages individuals, businesses, churches and civic organizations to partner with the office to serve children and families in need throughout Darlington County. The deadline to donate a toy is Thursday, Dec. 17, 2026.
“The annual Christmas Toy Drive is a community-wide event dedicated to spreading joy to the children of Darlington County during the holiday season,” said Veteran’s Affairs Director Jimmy Williams. “Every child deserves a toy, and we want to impact as many children as possible throughout Darlington County. The generous donations will help those in need have a little more holiday cheer this season.”
Acceptable donations include unwrapped toys, educational games and books, sporting equipment, dolls, action figures and gifts suitable for children of all ages. Donations can be dropped off at the Darlington County Office of Veteran’s Affairs inside the Darlington County Government Building, located at 1 Public Square, Darlington, SC. The office is located in Suite 310 on the third floor.
“The holidays can be difficult for many, and Darlington County Veteran’s Affairs wants to help mitigate that strain,” said Assistant Veteran’s Affairs Officer Clarence Chapman Jr. “While we serve the veterans of our military services, our primary goal is to help make Darlington County a better place to call home, and helping our youth meets that objective.”
In years past, the Toy Drive greatly benefited the Darlington County foster care program and the Head Start program that’s fostered by the Darlington County Community Action Agency. Last year, Darlington County Veteran’s Affairs received a recording-breaking 400-plus number of toys, and the office is looking to surpass that record this holiday season.
The Darlington County Veteran’s Affairs Office is committed to serving the veterans, military families and residents of Darlington County by connecting them with resources, benefits and programs that enhance their quality of life.
For more information, contact the Darlington County Veteran’s Affairs Office by visiting https://www.darcosc.com/departments/veterans_affairs/ or by calling 843-944-8524 or 843-944-8523.