Join us at: Mainstreet Fitness’ 2025 Christmas Toy Drive in DeFuniak Springs

This holiday season, Mainstreet Fitness Co. in DeFuniak Springs is welcoming everyone for a significant event: The 5th Annual Christmas Toy Drive benefiting the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC).

What Is the Mainstreet Fitness Christmas Toy Drive?

The holidays in DeFuniak Springs have a feeling all of their own. The lights shimmer across the lake, small shops decorate their windows, and the town slows down just enough for neighbors to stop, smile, and ask how you’ve been.

In moments like these, it’s easy to see what makes this place special. It’s the way this community shows up for one another.

For the last five years, Mainstreet Fitness has participated as a venue supporting Emerald Coast Children‘s Advocacy Center’s (ECCAC) mission. ECCAC is a local nonprofit dedicated to safeguarding, healing, and assisting children who have faced abuse or neglect. Every donation given reassures a child that they are seen, valued, and deeply cared for by their community.

If you’ve been wondering where to donate toys for children in DeFuniak Springs this Christmas, you’ve found the right place.

Why We Chose the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC)?

ECCAC serves as a safe haven for local children, providing counseling, protection, and community support when they need it most.

When we donate toys or gifts, we’re wrapping kids in kindness and hope. Every single donation, big or small, sends a message that this community stands with its children.  Contributing to our kids is a promise that no child should feel forgotten during the holidays.

Behind every toy or gift card there’s something deeper than a simple present.

The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center gives local children a safe place to heal, with counseling, protection, and emotional support when life gets difficult.

By donating, you’re helping bring hope and joy to children right here in our area. Every contribution, no matter how small, tells them that they belong to a community that chooses kindness, even when no one is watching.

How Your Help Makes a Difference in Community.

Donations are accepted now through Sunday, November 30, at Main Street Fitness Co., 26 S. 10th St., DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435. Everyone is invited to participate: members, families, and anyone from the DeFuniak Springs community who wants to make this Christmas brighter for a child.

There are four simple ways to make a difference this Christmas:

1. Drop off a new, unwrapped toy at Mainstreet Fitness, located right here in DeFuniak Springs. Every donation, big or small, adds a spark of happiness to a child’s holiday.

2. Bring a gift card donation. These are especially helpful to purchase age-specific gifts or items for teens

3. Choose a gift directly from the ECCAC Wishlist. Scan the QR code available at Mainstreet Fitness Co. or use the DeFuniak Springs Wishlist provided by ECCAC. This lets you see exactly what items are most needed

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4. Spread the word. Share this blog with your friends, coworkers, and gym family. Sometimes, the biggest gift is awareness.

   
   

All donations for the Christmas Toy Drive DeFuniak Springs, will go directly to ECCAC’s DeFuniak Springs Center, located at 336 College Ave, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435. If you’d like to volunteer or donate your time, contact Hailey@eccac.org to coordinate directly with ECCAC. As a thank-you, every donor will be entered into our Mainstreet Holiday Giveaway, which includes a gift certificate, apparel, and supplements from Mainstreet Fitness Co.

What Kind of Toys Are Needed Most?

If you’re wondering what toys to donate, here are suggestions based on ECCAC’s Christmas wish list:

Ages 0–4: Soft books, Fisher-Price toys, Play-Doh, plush animals, coloring books, bubbles, and large puzzles.

Ages 5–8: Action figures, Barbie dolls, Legos, bikes, board games, kitchen sets, and art kits.

Ages 9–11: Scooters, remote control cars, slime kits, jewelry sets, anime books, and science kits.

Ages 12–14: Hoodies, headphones, makeup kits, Nerf guns, and store gift cards (Walmart, Nike, Target).

Ages 15–18: Perfume, hoodies, workout gear, gaming accessories, and fast-food gift cards.

Every toy counts. Every gift reminds a child that someone in their hometown care.

More About The Holiday Giving Event Details.

What: Mainstreet Fitness Co. 5th Annual Christmas Toy Drive.

When: Donations accepted through Sunday, November 30, 2025.

Where: Mainstreet Fitness Co., DeFuniak Springs, FL.

Who Benefits: Children in Walton County through the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC).

How to Help: Bring toys, gift cards, or monetary donations during staffed hours

Let's fill up Santa’s sleigh.

The Toy Drive is our way of keeping that promise alive of making sure every child in Walton County feels the warmth of this community.

The toys collected bring smiles to children's faces and warmth to their hearts, reminding them that they are valued members of the community. The happiness and excitement that come from receiving a gift are priceless.

Somewhere in Walton County, a child will wake up this Christmas morning and smile because of you.

For more information, contact 850-270-7299 or visit To Mainstreet-fit.com learn more about ECCAC’s mission, visit eccac.org.

FAQs: Christmas Toy Drive in DeFuniak Springs

Q1: Where can I donate toys in DeFuniak Springs this Christmas?

You can drop off new, unwrapped toys at Mainstreet Fitness Co., located in the heart of DeFuniak Springs, FL. All donations go directly to the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) to support local children in need.

Q2: What types of toys are most needed for the Toy Drive?

We’re accepting toys and gifts for children of all ages, from soft toys and books for toddlers to headphones, hoodies, and gift cards for teens. You can view ECCAC’s full Christmas Wishlist at Mainstreet Fitness or on their website.

Q3: Can I donate gift cards instead of toys?

Absolutely. Gift cards are incredibly helpful for ECCAC to purchase specific items for children and teens. Popular options include Walmart, Target, Nike, and local restaurant gift cards.

Q4: How long does the Toy Drive run?

The 5th Annual Mainstreet Fitness Christmas Toy Drive is accepting donations through Sunday, November 30, 2025.

Q5: Who benefits from the Mainstreet Fitness Toy Drive?

All donations go to children and teens in Walton County through the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center, which provides counseling, protection, and support to families in crisis.

Q6: Can non-members of Mainstreet Fitness participate?

Yes! The Toy Drive is open to everyone in the community gym members, families, businesses, and residents who want to give back this season.

Q7: How else can I help if I can’t donate toys?

You can volunteer your time, share this blog post, or make a monetary donation directly to ECCAC. To volunteer, contact Hailey@eccac.org or visit eccac.org for more information.

Q8: How does participating help Mainstreet Fitness and the community?

Every act of giving strengthens community ties and reminds us that fitness is more than physical strength it’s about showing up for one another. This Toy Drive helps Mainstreet Fitness continue its mission of supporting local families and building a stronger, more connected DeFuniak Springs.