Stuff the Train Toy Drive 2026
Hosted by DJ Kopec
Presented by:
Greater Chesapeake Foundation
National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation
Supporting hospitals, schools and nonprofits across Maryland with gifts for children.
Holiday Extravaganza:
Wednesday, December 9, 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation (formerly known as the B&O Railroad Museum)
Help us Stuff the Train to support the children and families of Maryland.
The 2025 event brought joy and hope during challenging times by providing thousands of toys to over 25 community organizations. We are looking to build on that success for 2026!
Toys should be delivered to the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation during regular business hours anytime between November 1 – December 9.
You can support the Stuff the Train Toy Drive through:
- Financial Contributions – Corporate Sponsorships or Personal Donations
- Donate a New, Unwrapped Toy (ages infant to young adult)
- Host a Toy Drive at your Business or School
- Social Media Fundraiser – “Donate Your Birthday”
- Attend the Holiday Party
- Spread the Word!
Donate
Mail Donation:
Mail check payable to:
GCF
4 North Park Drive, Suite 500
Hunt Valley, MD 21030
ATTN: Katie Caple
(Include Toy Drive in the Memo line)
Questions?
Contact: stuffthetrain.toydrive@rcmd.com
Individual / Family Support
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- Financial Contributions
- Toy Donations
(new, unwrapped toys, ages infant to young adult)
Print out this flyer and collect toys from your community.
Toys should be delivered to the B&O Railroad Museum during regular business hours anytime between November 1 – December 9. - Online Gift Purchase
There are two options for online ordering. Toys will be shipped directly to the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation.
E.C. Pops – Stuff the Train Toy Drive partner, located in Maryland. E.C. Pops has set up a fund to support the toy drive.
Amazon Gift Registry – Purchase toys from November 1 – December 9. - Purchase Tickets to Attend the Holiday Extravaganza
○ Adults $25
○ Children $12
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Beneficiaries
2026 Toy Drive Recipients
Hospitals
- GBMC
- Herman & Walter Samuelson Children’s Hospital at Sinai
- Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
- Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
- University of Maryland Medical Center
Schools:
- James McHenry Elementary School
- John Ruhrah Elementary School
- Sharp Leadenhall Elementary School
- The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary School
- Yorkwood Elementary School
Nonprofits / Community Associations:
- Andrew’s Laughing Gas
- Baltimore City Police Department
- Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation
- Calm Acres at Meadow Creek Farm
- Camp Rock
- Casey Cares Foundation
- Center for Adoption Support and Education
- CoolKids Campaign
- Empower4Life
- Franciscan Center
- Friendship Circle of Baltimore
- Horizon Day Camp
- Howard County Police Department
- Kennedy Krieger Institute
- Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic
- Respite Retreats
- Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maryland
- United Way of Central Maryland
Photo Galleries
2025 Toy Drive
Stuff the Train Toy Drive and Holiday Extravaganza