7 Nonprofits In Metro Manila Where You Can Drop Off Your Gifts And Donations This Holiday Season

The holidays are here, and we're counting down the days before gift lists, reunions, and last-minute shopping take over our schedules. It's the season of giving, and the excitement in the air makes it easier to share a little joy beyond our own celebrations. Across Metro Manila, many groups are opening their doors to anyone hoping to spread cheer in simple, meaningful ways.

These organizations gladly accept monetary support, but they also welcome in-kind donations that can brighten someone's holiday in a very real and tangible way. Items like toys, food packs, and hygiene essentials are always appreciated, especially during this time of year.

Project PEARLS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the cycle of poverty by supporting vulnerable children and families through nutrition, education, and community programs. Every Christmas, they channel this mission into their annual Toy Drive.

This Christmas, they aim to collect 3,000 brand-new, wrapped, gender-neutral toys for kids from 0 to 13 years old. Suggested gifts include children’s books, building blocks, stuffed animals, board games, craft kits, small bags, and card games. All donations should be new, wrapped, and labeled according to age group.

If you're donating fewer than 50 gifts, you can drop them off at Rolling Hills Subdivision, Quezon City, or Barangay 19, Caloocan City. They also offer convenient pick-up services if you plan to donate more than 50 gifts. For more details, you can visit their 2025 PEARLS Christmas Toy Drive Sign-up Form.

Kythe Foundation is a pioneer nonprofit that has spent decades improving the quality of life of children with cancer and chronic illnesses in hospitals across the Philippines. Through their Child Life services—which focus on play, education, emotional support, and holistic care—they've helped over 20,000 children since 1992.

This holiday season, Kythe is encouraging donors to gift brand-new, gender-neutral items to ensure the safety of children undergoing treatment. Their wishlist includes medical or kitchen play sets, painting materials, snacks and chocolates, tumblers, teddy bears, backpacks, and pillows. These can be dropped off at their main office in Quezon City.

Caritas Manila is one of the country's largest and longest-running Church-based charities. They have programs to support families affected by poverty, disasters, and systemic hardship.

This Christmas, they're holding a Toy Drive for children in earthquake- and typhoon-affected communities. They're accepting new or gently used toys to help brighten the holidays for these kids. Donations may be dropped off at Apartment 1B, Arya Plaza, BGC.

Their donations-in-kind program, Segunda Mana, also accepts contributions year-round. You can drop off preloved clothes, books, household items, and other usable goods at their head office in Paco, Manila.

In partnership with Mary Johnston Hospital in Tondo, Adonai's Mercy House operates a pediatric oncology ward for children undergoing cancer treatment—many of whom come from low-income families. For their annual Christmas with Cancer, they are accepting brand-new items such as children's storybooks, coloring books, activity sets, stuffed toys, clothes, and non-perishable food items. These gifts can be dropped off at their main office in Quezon City.

CRIBS Foundation, Inc. is a Department of Social Welfare and Development-licensed nonprofit that provides a safe, nurturing home for abandoned, neglected, and surrendered babies, as well as female minor survivors of sexual abuse. For decades, they've offered not only protection and shelter but also holistic care that allows every child to heal and grow with dignity.

This holiday season, CRIBS is calling on the kindness of donors to provide food items, personal care essentials, office and school supplies, and even household appliances that support daily operations. These donations can be brought to CRIBS Foundation, Inc. in Antipolo City.

Concordia Children's Services is a licensed childcare agency that supports abandoned, orphaned, surrendered, and urban poor children through residential and community-based programs. Every donation directly contributes to their daily needs and long-term care programs. This Christmas, they're welcoming in-kind donations such as canned goods, medicines, household essentials, office supplies, and kitchen equipment. Donations may be dropped off at their center in Sta. Mesa, Manila.

Virlanie Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit and non-sectarian organization that has supported disadvantaged children in the Philippines for over 32 years. Since its founding, Virlanie has helped more than 22,000 children by providing care, education, and opportunities that allow them to reach their full potential and eventually reintegrate into society.

They welcome donations of food items, hygiene essentials, school supplies, and basic equipment. Contributions may be dropped off at their main office in Makati City.

Run largely by volunteers, PAWS works to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs and cats, while also campaigning against animal cruelty and educating the public about responsible pet ownership. Their shelter in Quezon City is home to hundreds of rescued animals who rely on public support for their daily care.

If you're an animal lover (or know someone who is), you can donate dog and cat food (wet or dry), collapsible crates, leashes, medicine and vitamins, and toys—all of which the shelter uses regularly. Drop-off is at the PAWS Animal Rehabilitation Center in Quezon City.

P.S. You can also support PAWS through their adorable PAWS x HIRO Christmas collection, with shirts, stickers, totes, and mugs—all proceeds help feed and care for the animals.