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GIVING BACK

Through our toy donations, volunteer hours, and

philanthropic efforts, we strive to make the world a

better place for children.

At Melissa & Doug, we believe in sharing the power of play, whether it’s through in-kind toy donations, spending a playful day volunteering with our coworkers in the community, or supporting inclusive initiatives that help children thrive. Here are some of the ways we’re doing good in the world.

DONATING TOYS

Access to open-ended, screen-free play is essential for children everywhere. In 2022, we donated nearly 5,000 toys to various charitable organizations around the world.

Sharing the Play

Donated six pallets of toys to the Children’s Home Society of New Jersey to help at-risk children.

Toys for Families

Gave puzzles, arts & crafts activities, and classic toys to the Center for Family Justice, to help families in crisis.

Making Memories

Gave stuffed animals and other toys to the Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation (JAJF) , for kids facing the terminal illness of a parent.

Toys for Pediatric Patients

Contributed 300 items to 6-year-old Marty Cox’s children’s hospital toy drive.

Providing Comfort and Smiles

Donated 500+ pretend play toys, puzzles, and plush to the South Brunswick Police Department, for kids in need.

VOLUNTEERING

We love when we can provide our associates opportunities to volunteer and give back to the community. In 2022, our associates volunteered 494 hours globally to help the planet and its children.

Cleaning Up the Coastline

Partnered with Soundwaters to remove 107 pounds of trash from the Connecticut coastline.

Getting Kids Ready for School

Stocked backpacks with for Mid-Fairfield Community Care Center.

Nurturing the Environment

Planted, watered, and mulched the , with One Tree Planted.

Giving Kids Ways to Grow

Built from recycled pallets in the U.K. for a local school.

Food Drive Fun

Collected and packed up over 4,300 meals for Filling in the Blanks , to feed kids in need.

GIVING

Our philanthropy efforts are mainly focused on supporting organizations that directly help children thrive.

Baseball for All

Sponsor of the Wilton True Warriors, a local adaptive baseball team for children who may not otherwise get to experience the love of the game.

Helping Children Affected by War

Donated $200,000 to the Toy Foundation Relief Fund for Ukrainian children.

Kicking In for Charity

Supported the Toy Trust in helping disadvantaged children by raising funds for the Hasbro in the Community Football and Netball Tournament.

Breast Cancer Awareness

The UK office participated in “Wear it Pink,” raising money for Breast Cancer Now and enjoying an afternoon of food and fun.