Be a Sleep Train Secret Santa

Sleep Train believes all children should be able to experience the joy and excitement of the holidays. But for California foster children who have been separated from family, friends and familiar faces, the holidays can be a lonely and difficult time.

The good news is that we can help! Something as simple as a special gift that shows someone cares can make a world of difference.

Now through Sunday, December 14, 2014, bring your donation of new and unwrapped toys, books, games, movies and more to a Sleep Train location near you, including their store at Florin Towne Centre, 6001 Florin Rd, Ste D-1, Sacramento.

Store Hours:
Monday through Friday: 10 am to 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 8 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 7 pm

Phone: 916-399-0737

Or you can donate online today at https://www.sleeptrainfosterkids.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donate.general and the shopping will be done on your behalf.

Sac. Co. Sheriff’s Central Division Toy Drive

This holiday season the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Central Division is serving 250 low-income families who live in the South Sacramento county areas, including the Delta. Your toy donations are needed to give to the families who qualify and complete an application. The applications are screened and entered into a database.

Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Sheriff’s Central Division, 7000 65th Street, Suite B, Sacramento (behind Burlington Coat Factory). A collection bin will be in the front lobby from 9 am to 5 pm, M-F (excluding holidays).

All age-appropriate toys will be distributed to children up to 12 years old. The families will also receive a box of non-perishable food and a frozen turkey or chicken donated by the Salvation Army.

Your donated toys are needed by Friday, December 12, 2014. For more information, please contact Laura Grossman, Crime Prevention Specialist, at 916-876-8322.

Sheriff's Dept. Seeks "Elves" to Help with Toy Drive

122 Holiday Stockings were made by our associate director!




The Sacramento County Sheriff's Dept. Central Division needs your help with stuffing gift bags for needy families.  This is part of the department's annual toy and food drive for pre-screened low-income local residents. Volunteers are needed from Tuesday, Dec. 17th through Thursday, Dec. 19th, from noon until 4 pm each day. For more information or to sign-up, call Laura Grossman at 916-876-8322. 

Sac. Co. Sheriff's Toy Drive is Wrapping Up Soon

This Friday, December 13th, is the deadline to donate to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department annual toy drive. They rely on your donations for low-income families who complete an application and are screened for eligibility. Each year approximately 200 local families are served by the program.

Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Sheriff’s Central Division, 7000 65th Street, Suite B, Sacramento. The hours are Monday-Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. There will be a toy bin in the front lobby. All toys are distributed to children up to 17 years old.

For more information, please call Laura Grossman, Crime Prevention Specialist, at 916-876-8322.

Sheriff's Toy & Food Drive

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department is already gearing up for their annual toy and food drive. They rely on your donations for low-income families who complete an application and are screened for eligibility. Each year approximately 200 local families are served by the program.

Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Sheriff’s Central Division, 7000 65th Street, Suite B, Sacramento. The hours are Monday-Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, holidays excluded. There will be a toy bin in the front lobby. All toys are distributed to children up to 17 years old. Donated items are needed by Friday, December 13, 2013.

For more information, please call Laura Grossman, Crime Prevention Specialist, at 916-876-8322.

Sac. Sheriff’s Dept. Plays Santa

It’s once again time for the Annual Christmas Toy & Food Drive sponsored by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Dept. Central Division!  The Salvation Army will provide turkeys and non-perishables, but toy donations are still needed, especially for older children.  Some suggestions:  Rubix Cube, board games, movie passes, DVDs, sports balls, back packs, fun pillows, wallets, manicure sets, cologne/hygiene sets, comb/brush sets, comic books.

Please bring your donations to the Central Division Service Center, 7000 65^th Street, Ste. B, Sacramento until December 13^th.  Also, if you know of a South Sacramento family in need, please tell them to visit the center starting November 21^st to complete an application for assistance.

For further information, contact Laura Grossman, crime prevention specialist, at 916-876-8322.

A Florin Road Toy Story

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department-Central Division Crime Prevention is coordinating a Christmas Toy Drive for needy families in South Sacramento. 

New, unwrapped toys for children and teens can be donated during business hours at 7000 65th Street, Sacramento (next to Burlington Coat Factory).  The toy drive ends Monday, December 13th.  For more info, call Laura at 916-876-8322.

The U.S. Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program has two drop-off locations on the Florin Road corridor. You can donate new, unwrapped kids' toys at Teen C.E.R.T. (3500 Florin Road, Sacramento) until Thursday, December 16th.  For more info, contact Teresa or Eliza at 916-801-3170 or 916-271-2187. 

You can also donate at Midas (6308 Florin Road, Sacramento) until Friday, December 17th.  Call Collen at 916-393-0131 for more info.  Your donations go directly to benefit our community.

The CHiPs For Kids Toy Drive is on through Monday, December 20th.  This holiday project is a partnership between KCRA 3 and the California Highway Patrol (CHP).   New and unwrapped toys are collected for hospitalized and disadvantaged children in our community.  The toys are then distributed through UC Davis Children’s Hospital, Mercy Hospital, Shriner’s Hospital, the Salvation Army, WEAVE, Head Start, Boys and Girls Club, Operation Rudolph, and other community service organizations.

You can drop off your donation at the CHP’s South Sacramento area office at 6 Massie Court, Sacramento (near Stockton Boulevard & Mack Road).  For more info, call them at 916-681-2300.

You can also donate at the Les Schwab Tire Center at 5501 Florin Road, Sacramento (near Burlington Coat Factory) between 8 am and 6 pm, Monday through Friday, and 8 am to 5 pm on Saturday.  Their phone number is 916-422-4460. 

For a list of suggested donation items, please visit www.kcra.com/chipsforkids.

On the Road in November

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…which means it’s time for Sleep Train’s Secret Santa Toy Drive!  From November 1 through December 12, all Sleep Train locations are accepting donations of new, unwrapped gifts for foster children and teens.  This includes toys, games, sporting equipment, electronics, CDs, and DVDs.  Drop off your donation at the Sleep Train Mattress Center at 6001 Florin Road in the Florin Towne Centre.  

A special shout out to our friends at Hometown Buffet for their upcoming Military Support Weekend.  In honor of Veterans' Day and our military personnel, their area restaurants will feature specially priced meals for veterans, music, and guest appearances.  Staff will also be offering coupons, good throughout the month of November.  The festivities will start at 11:00 am on Friday, November 5 and continue at 7:00 am on Saturday, November 6 and on Sunday, November 7.  Don’t miss the fun!  Visit Hometown Buffet in Southgate Plaza at 4300 Florin Road, Sacramento.

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, as viewers of “Antiques Roadshow” can attest.  Here’s your chance to find that hidden gem at the Annual Fall Rummage Sale at the Buddhist Church of Florin.  There are hundreds of items for sale, all priced to move.  The event is Saturday, November 6, from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, at 7235 Pritchard Road, Sacramento.  Free parking!

Speaking of trash…don’t dump that e-waste!  Take it to the E-Waste Event sponsored by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department Crime Prevention Unit.  On Saturday, November 13 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm you can drop off your items at the Central Division Substation, 7000 65^th Street, Sacramento (behind Burlington Coat Factory).  Acceptable items include TVs, monitors, laptops, computer towers, DVD players, printers, VCRs, stereos/radios, phones, video games, and microwaves.  No appliances or batteries!  For more details, call On-Site Electronics Recycling at 209-234-7994.