Support the Make-A-Wish Wisconsin Wish Closet!

Thank you for taking a moment to learn how you can support the Make-A-Wish Wisconsin wish closet. By helping stock our Wish Closet, you provide special toys and items for wish kids and their siblings to enjoy throughout their wish journey. Every donation brings excitement and anticipation to wish kids and their families, creating special moments of joy and celebration. By providing new, unwrapped donations through the options below, you can make a meaningful impact on their experience.

Host a Toy Drive in Your Community:
If you are interested in hosting a toy drive benefitting Make-A-Wish Wisconsin, please complete this form, Toy Drive Form. After submission, the Wish Closet Manager will contact you to confirm your request and provide additional items you need to get started.

Toy Drive Flyer: Help spread the word in your community! View Flyer Here

Shop Our Online Wish List:
If you are unable to host a physical toy drive, shopping our online wish list is a simple way to support wish kids across Wisconsin. Our wish list is regularly updated with the items needed most, and purchases are shipped directly to Make-A-Wish Wisconsin.

SHOP HERE: Support MAW Wisconsin's Toy Drive! - Products

Top 10 Items for Make-A-Wish Wisconsin:

  • Teen Items (Bluetooth speakers, headphones, water bottles)
  • Spa Items (Lotion, nail polish, face masks)
  • Outdoor Items (Chalk, bubbles, hammocks, floats)
  • Coloring Books 
  • Craft Kits
  • LEGO Sets
  • Blankets
  • Squishmallows
  • Puzzles
  • Family Games

Items We Cannot Accept:

  • Used or pre-owned items
  • Handmade items
  • Books
  • Religious or spiritual items
  • Holiday-themed items
  • Clothing
  • Beanie Babies
  • Baby toys (we serve children 2.5 years and older)

Donation Guidelines:

  • All donated items must be new, unused, and in their original packaging.
  • Gently used items, items stored long-term, or food cannot be accepted.
  • Donations should be compact and easy to ship (no larger than 18 inches tall).
  • Holiday-themed items are not accepted, as wishes and celebrations occur throughout the year.
  • Donations must not contain violent or graphic content, ensuring all wish kids can enjoy them safely.
  • Donations must be inclusive and neutral in regard to religion, spirituality, or cultural beliefs, honoring the diversity of the children and families we serve across the state.
  • Clothing cannot be distributed, as we do not collect clothing sizes.

Thank you for helping bring hope, strength, and joy to wish kids across Wisconsin!

For any questions, please reach out to the Wish Closet Manager at hgengler@wisconsin.wish.org.