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Wrapping Up Our 2nd Annual Do-It-For-Others Toy Drive!

Valu Crew

Do-It-For-Others

At Valu Home Centers, we love nothing more than embracing the Do-It-Yourself spirit while giving back to our community. This Christmas season, Valu continued the “Do-It-For-Others” toy drive that started last year, to great success. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our customers, who came together to donate countless toys at Valu Home Centers locations across Western New York. This holiday toy drive also wouldn’t have been possible without our partnership with the Buffalo Salvation Army.

Our Mission

The goal of our annual toy drive is to bring joy to children in our communities by providing new, unwrapped toys to families in need. The toys donated to your neighborhood Valu were used to fulfill wishes on the Salvation Army Angel Tree and also distributed to children who are members of the Salvation Army Kids Program. Click here to learn more about the Salvation Army’s work in Buffalo, NY.

Our Impact

Last year, thanks to the overwhelming generosity of communities across WNY, Valu Home Centers collected and donated thousands of toys across 31 stores. This year, we aimed to surpass that milestone and make an even greater impact. With many Americans still facing economic hardships, this toy drive provides a meaningful way for community members to share the spirit of the season and bring hope to families who need it most.

“At Valu Home Centers, we take great pride in our deep-rooted commitment to community engagement,” said Mike Ervolina, President & CEO of Valu Home Centers. “We believe it is not only our privilege but also our responsibility to make a positive impact in the cities and towns where our stores operate. Partnering with The Salvation Army for the ‘Do-It for Others’ Toy Drive helps ensure that every child has a gift to open this Christmas, regardless of the challenges their families may be facing.”

Wrapped presents under tree

Wrapping Up

The “bow on top” of this year’s campaign was our volunteer event at the Salvation Army of Buffalo's Annual Toy Shoppe! Members of the Valu Crew rolled up their sleeves to help make this event possible. It was a heartwarming evening spent helping families find the perfect Christmas gifts, and it’s all thanks to the incredible generosity of our community. Thank you for making the season so special!