Goldbergs Fine Foods Launches Third Annual Holiday Toy Drive for Foster Children

Goldbergs Fine Foods, Atlanta's New York-style deli and restaurant, is conducting its third annual Holiday Toy Drive to benefit the Foster Care Support Foundation, a Georgia-based nonprofit that provides free clothing, infant equipment and developmental toys to children in foster and relative care. The drive runs from December 2 through December 20 at all participating Goldbergs locations except the airport. As part of the initiative, Goldbergs will collect new, unwrapped toys, games, art supplies, and other gifts to help brighten the holidays for local children in need. Each donor will receive a free bagel and cream cheese as a thank-you. Guests are encouraged to try Goldbergs limited-time seasonal Gingerbread Bagel and Orange Cranberry Cream Cheese while dropping off donations.

"We are honored to once again support the Foster Care Support Foundation and help bring joy to children who may otherwise feel overlooked during the holidays," said Bradley Saxe, Co-CEO of Goldbergs Fine Foods. "Goldbergs has been part of the Atlanta community for more than 50 years, and giving back to our neighbors and children in need is a responsibility we hold close to our hearts." Suggested donations include toys for all ages, Legos, craft kits for teens, and games for children ages six and older. The greatest need is for toys suitable for children ages eight and older. All donated items will be given to the Foster Care Support Foundation, which operates a store where individuals can select items for free. The nonprofit has served tens of thousands of children in Georgia since 2000.

This initiative matters because it addresses a critical need during the holiday season when children in foster care often face additional emotional challenges. The Foster Care Support Foundation provides essential resources to vulnerable children, and community-driven efforts like Goldbergs' toy drive help ensure these children experience the joy and normalcy of holiday celebrations. The program's focus on older children is particularly significant, as they are frequently overlooked in toy drives that tend to prioritize younger children. For more information about the toy drive and participating locations, visit https://www.goldbergsfinefoods.com. Additional details about the Foster Care Support Foundation are available at https://www.fostercares.org.