Gelson’s customers are encouraged to take part in Gelson’s annual toy drive to benefit disadvantaged children across the region. Customers who visit any of its 28 locations across Southern California can participate by donating a toy between December 4 and 17. There will be a red bin in each store for donation drop-off. The annual toy drive will also take place internally at Gelson’s corporate office and warehouse.

Returning partner organizations for the toy drive include the Children’s Hospital of LA, Toys for Tots, Miracles for Kids, and Promises2Kids.

• Promises2Kids: 12/4 – 12/17 - San Diego - La Costa, Del Mar and Pacific Beach
• Miracle for Kids: 12/4 – 12/17 - Orange County - Dana Point, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Rancho Mission Viejo
• CHLA: 12/4 – 12/7 – Calabasas, Century City, Encino, Hollywood, La Canada, Manhattan Beach, Marina Del Rey, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Silver Lake/Los Feliz, Tarzana, Valley Village, West Hollywood, West Los Angeles, Gelson's Corporate Offices and Warehouse