Donating Items to 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 gifts for wish kids and their siblings to enjoy throughout their wish journey. Every gift brings hope, strength, and joy to wish kids and their families, creating moments of excitement and celebration. By providing new, unwrapped toys and gifts 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 Request Form - Benefitting Make-A-Wish Wisconsin  – Fill out form. After submission, the Wish Closet Manager will contact you to confirm your request and provide any additional items you may need.

Toy Drive Flyer: Hang at your office, coffee shop, church, or other community space. View Flyer Here

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

Make an Immediate Difference: Shop Our Wish List
If you are unable to host a physical toy drive, shopping our registry is a simple and impactful way to contribute. It’s cost-effective, easy to use, and a quick way to support wish kids across Wisconsin.

Our registry is regularly updated with the most-needed items, and all gifts are shipped directly to Make-A-Wish Wisconsin office to ensure they reach the kids who need them most.

SHOP HERE: Make-A-Wish WI Wish Closet Store

Top 10 Items for Make-A-Wish Wisconsin:

• Teen Items (Bluetooth speakers, headphones, water bottles)
• Spa Items (Lotion, Bath & Body Works products, perfume, nail polish, face masks)
• Outdoor Items (Chalk, bubbles, hammocks, floats)
• Coloring Books (kids and adults) & supplies
• 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
• McDonald’s Happy Meal toys
• 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!

Questions? Email Haley at hgengler@wisconsin.wish.org