Holiday Food and Toy Drives in Wildwood (2026)

If you’d like to give back this holiday season, several drives are collecting food, toys, and gifts in and near Wildwood. Every drive below has a 2026 listing from its organizer as of November 2026. Dates and hours can change, so check the organizer’s page (linked in each section) before you head out.

This site isn’t affiliated with any of these organizations. We’re just collecting the details in one place.

At a glance

Drive	What to give	Where	When (2026)
Feed the Masses Food Drive	Canned and non-perishable food	Wildwood City Hall	Nov. 1–30
Toys for Tots	New, unwrapped toys	Wildwood City Hall	Through Dec. 15
Circle of Concern Holiday Extras	Sponsorship or gift-card funding; baking supplies	Online; warehouse in Valley Park	Now through the holidays
Eureka Feed the Masses and Pizza with Santa	Non-perishable food	The Timbers of Eureka; Nov. 21 tree lighting; Dec. 3–5 Pizza with Santa	November–early December
St. Francis’ Episcopal Thanksgiving baskets	Thanksgiving meal groceries	St. Francis’ Episcopal Church, Eureka	By Sunday, Nov. 15
Salvation Army Angel Tree	New toys, books, games, gift cards, or money	Drop-off sites across the region; online	October–December

Feed the Masses Food Drive at Wildwood City Hall

The City of Wildwood’s Department of Planning and Parks is running its 7th annual Feed the Masses Food Drive from November 1 through November 30, 2026. It’s a friendly competition among more than 20 area parks and recreation departments to see which city collects the most food. Donations go to local food banks.

What to bring: canned goods and non-perishable food
Where: Wildwood City Hall, 16860 Main Street, Wildwood, MO 63040
Hours: City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The city’s announcement doesn’t list separate drop-off hours.
Questions: City Hall, 636-458-0440

Details: City of Wildwood, “Feed the Masses Food Drive”

Toys for Tots at Wildwood City Hall

The St. Louis County Police Wildwood Precinct, which provides police services in Wildwood, is working with the U.S. Marine Corps to collect toys for Toys for Tots.

What to bring: new, unwrapped toys
Where: Wildwood City Hall, 16860 Main Street
When: drop-off boxes are available until December 15, 2026, during business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday)

Details: City of Wildwood, “Toys for Tots” and toysfortots.org

Circle of Concern Holiday Extras (Valley Park)

Circle of Concern is a food pantry and family support agency in Valley Park with roots in west St. Louis County. Its Holiday Extras Program 2026 aims to give “something extra” to 650 local families with gift cards, seasonal foods, and more. Recipients include children, seniors, single parents, veterans, and people living with disabilities or illness.

How to help: sponsor or donate through the Holiday Extras Program 2026 page. According to Circle of Concern’s holiday programs page, each client household member receives a $50 retail gift card at pantry appointments leading up to the holidays.
Thanksgiving baking shelf: Circle of Concern asks for flour, sugar, vegetable oil, shortening, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla (and almond or mint) extract, chocolate chips, cinnamon, and baking mixes.
Drop-off: the warehouse at 112 St. Louis Avenue, Valley Park, MO 63088

Day	Donation hours
Monday, Tuesday, Friday	9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Wednesday	9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Thursday	9 a.m. – noon
Saturday	9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Questions: (636) 861-2623

Circle of Concern’s pages don’t say which ZIP codes or school districts it serves, so contact it directly if you’re asking about help for your own family.

Eureka Feed the Masses and Pizza with Santa

Eureka is also in the Feed the Masses competition throughout November 2026, with donations going to local food banks. According to the City of Eureka, you can drop off donations:

at The Timbers of Eureka, or
at Eureka’s Holiday Tree Lighting on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Central Avenue Spur, 394 South Central Avenue (the tree is lit at 5:15 p.m.)

Eureka’s Pizza with Santa on December 3, 4, and 5, 2026, at the Eureka Community Center (333 Bald Hill Road) is free with a non-perishable food donation. Preregistration is in person at The Timbers of Eureka.

St. Francis’ Episcopal Church Thanksgiving baskets (Eureka)

Short deadline: St. Francis’ Episcopal Church is collecting complete Thanksgiving meal baskets for families at Eureka Elementary School and Pacific High School, with a goal of ten families. Items are due by Sunday, November 15, 2026.

What to bring: the groceries on the church’s shopping list (linked from its post)
Where: 602 Rockwood Arbor Drive, Eureka, MO 63025, during office hours (Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.–1 p.m.)
Questions: church office, 636-938-3733

Details: St. Francis’ Episcopal Church, “Feeding Our Neighbors: Thanksgiving Basket Drive 2026”

Salvation Army Angel Tree Toy Town

The Salvation Army’s St. Louis-area Angel Tree Toy Town collects gifts for children. Its page lists several ways to give:

Host an Angel Tree (October–December) at a business, church, or group. You’ll get wish tags for children ages 0–12.
Drop off new toys, books, games, stuffed animals, or gift cards at a listed drop-off location. The Salvation Army’s page links to an interactive map of current sites.
Shop online from its Walmart or Amazon wish lists.
Give money, and the Salvation Army buys the most-needed toys.

Details: Salvation Army, Angel Tree Toy Town

Other ways to help

St. Louis Area Foodbank: You can give money, host your own food drive, or volunteer at the regional food bank in Bridgeton. Its site also has a pantry locator for anyone who needs food.
Rockwood Gives Back: The Rockwood School District’s Giving Place collects items for district families in need. The page links to a current item list and an Amazon wish list. It doesn’t list holiday-specific dates.

Know of another drive?

We only list drives that have a current-year announcement from the organizer. If your church, school, scout troop, or business is running a 2026 drive that serves Wildwood, email a link to the organizer’s announcement to [email protected].

For more seasonal topics, see Wildwood’s holiday lighting rules and what to do with fall leaves.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I donate canned food in Wildwood this holiday season?

Wildwood City Hall, 16860 Main Street, is collecting canned goods and non-perishable food for the Feed the Masses Food Drive from November 1 through November 30, 2026. The city says donations go to local food banks. City Hall's listed hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Is there a Toys for Tots drop-off in Wildwood?

Yes. The St. Louis County Police Wildwood Precinct and the U.S. Marine Corps have a Toys for Tots drop-off box at Wildwood City Hall, 16860 Main Street, through December 15, 2026. Bring new, unwrapped toys during business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

What is the Feed the Masses food drive?

It's a friendly November competition among more than 20 area parks and recreation departments to see which city collects the most food for local food banks. 2026 is Wildwood's 7th year. Eureka is also taking part, with drop-off at The Timbers of Eureka and at its November 21 tree lighting.

How can I adopt a family for the holidays near Wildwood?

Circle of Concern in Valley Park runs a Holiday Extras Program for 2026 with a goal of helping 650 families with gift cards, seasonal foods, and more. Sponsorship is through Circle of Concern's Holiday Extras page.

Where can I drop off Thanksgiving food donations for Circle of Concern?

Circle of Concern accepts donations at its warehouse, 112 St. Louis Avenue, Valley Park. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Wednesday 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Thursday 9 a.m. to noon; and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It asks for baking supplies such as flour, sugar, oil, and chocolate chips for its holiday baking shelf.

Can I get into Pizza with Santa in Eureka with a food donation?

Yes. Eureka's Pizza with Santa on December 3, 4, and 5, 2026, at the Eureka Community Center is free with a non-perishable food donation. Preregistration is in person at The Timbers of Eureka.

How do I donate to the Salvation Army Angel Tree in St. Louis?

The Salvation Army's St. Louis-area Angel Tree Toy Town page lets you host an Angel Tree (October through December), drop off new toys, books, or games at a listed location, buy from its online wish lists, or give money.