Donations will also be accepted at the Convention Center
Monday December 9th - Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 9am - 8pm
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (West Hall)
The easiest way to drop off is to enter 10th street from Fort Duquesne Blvd. Please pull up to the Convention Center West Hall directly on 10th Street. You will be able to pull up to the curb and unload your vehicle. You do not need to park. We should have volunteers to assist you in unloading your vehicle.
Monday December 9th - Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 9am - 8pm
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (West Hall)
The easiest way to drop off is to enter 10th street from Fort Duquesne Blvd. Please pull up to the Convention Center West Hall directly on 10th Street. You will be able to pull up to the curb and unload your vehicle. You do not need to park. We should have volunteers to assist you in unloading your vehicle.
Play it Forward Pittsburgh will be held December 9-14, 2024
The following Organizations are serving as a 2024 Business Collection Site for Play it Forward Pittsburgh
and have agreed to have their information posted! Please feel free to drop off your gently used items during their posted dates and hours.
Locations will be updated as new businesses and groups sign up. Be sure to check back often!
and have agreed to have their information posted! Please feel free to drop off your gently used items during their posted dates and hours.
Locations will be updated as new businesses and groups sign up. Be sure to check back often!
EAST OF PITTSBURGH
WEST OF PITTSBURGH
SOUTH OF PITTSBURGH
NORTH OF PITTSBURGH
Holiday Box Pick Up -
Friday, December 13, 2024
Holiday Shopping In Person -
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Friday, December 13, 2024
Holiday Shopping In Person -
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Play it Forward Pittsburgh - 2023
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
2023 Toy Drive
Friday, December 15, 2023
Free Box Pick Up
Pick up anytime between 10am-7pm
Sign Ups are full
Saturday, December 16, 2023
8am-12pm
Shop for Free
Shop for free at the designated time you signed up for.
Sign Ups are full
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
2023 Toy Drive
Friday, December 15, 2023
Free Box Pick Up
Pick up anytime between 10am-7pm
Sign Ups are full
Saturday, December 16, 2023
8am-12pm
Shop for Free
Shop for free at the designated time you signed up for.
Sign Ups are full
Our 2023 Toy Drive has ended.
Thank you to our businesses, organizations and each individual
who collected and donated. Thank you to our volunteers and community partners. Play it Forward Pittsburgh is grateful for your contributions and support!
We wish you a wonderful holiday season and a happy and healthy new year!
Thank you to our businesses, organizations and each individual
who collected and donated. Thank you to our volunteers and community partners. Play it Forward Pittsburgh is grateful for your contributions and support!
We wish you a wonderful holiday season and a happy and healthy new year!
Check out our 2021 event!
Play it Forward Pittsburgh - 2023
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
2023 Toy Drive
You MUST sign up!
You may EITHER
receive a prepackaged
Holiday Box for your family
OR shop in person.
Holiday Box Pick Up -
Friday, December 15, 2023
Holiday Shopping In Person -
Saturday, December 16, 2023
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
2023 Toy Drive
You MUST sign up!
You may EITHER
receive a prepackaged
Holiday Box for your family
OR shop in person.
Holiday Box Pick Up -
Friday, December 15, 2023
Holiday Shopping In Person -
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Announcement: Box Pick Up is FULL.
Shopping Day sign up is FULL.
Shopping Day sign up is FULL.
The safety of our community is our highest priority. We will be following CDC & Allegheny County COVID-19 protocols
for volunteers and recipients. We ask that everyone follow current CDC regulations including hand washing,
social distancing and mask wearing during volunteering, distribution and group collection activities.
Our COVID-19 protocols will be updated as we getting closer to our event.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
for volunteers and recipients. We ask that everyone follow current CDC regulations including hand washing,
social distancing and mask wearing during volunteering, distribution and group collection activities.
Our COVID-19 protocols will be updated as we getting closer to our event.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
Our 2022 Toy Drive has ended.
Thank you to our businesses, organizations and each individual
who collected and donated. Thank you to our volunteers and community partners.
Play it Forward Pittsburgh is grateful for your contributions and support!
We wish you a wonderful holiday season and a happy and healthy new year!
Thank you to our businesses, organizations and each individual
who collected and donated. Thank you to our volunteers and community partners.
Play it Forward Pittsburgh is grateful for your contributions and support!
We wish you a wonderful holiday season and a happy and healthy new year!
Toy collection for the 2022 Toy Drive has ended.
Thank you to our businesses, organizations and each individual
who collected and donated.
Play it Forward Pittsburgh is grateful for your contributions and support!
We wish you a wonderful holiday season and a happy and healthy new year!
Thank you to our businesses, organizations and each individual
who collected and donated.
Play it Forward Pittsburgh is grateful for your contributions and support!
We wish you a wonderful holiday season and a happy and healthy new year!
Our 2022 Toy Drive has ended.
Thank you to our volunteers and community partners.
Play it Forward Pittsburgh is grateful for your contributions and support!
We wish you a wonderful holiday season and a happy and healthy new year!
Thank you to our volunteers and community partners.
Play it Forward Pittsburgh is grateful for your contributions and support!
We wish you a wonderful holiday season and a happy and healthy new year!
Sign Up information will be posted soon!
Volunteer Information:
Someone will be there to welcome you and help you get started. Thank you!
- Entering the Convention Center
- We are back in the West Hall on the first floor. You can enter the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on 10th Street in the West Hall.
We are located on the first floor in Hall E. Please come in to Hall E and sign in. Someone will be there to welcome you and help you get started.
- We are back in the West Hall on the first floor. You can enter the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on 10th Street in the West Hall.
- Mask policy
- Play it Forward will enforce a strict face covering policy for all volunteers and guests. Everyone entering the space will need to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth at all times. No food or drink will be allowed in the space this year.
- Distancing
- We will ask volunteers and guests to maintain proper social distanced as defined by the CDC whenever possible. Even when distanced, masks will need to be worn.
- Gloves, cleaning supplies
- Volunteers and guests are encouraged to bring their own gloves should they choose to wear them. Cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer will be provided.
- Children
- This year, due to COVID safeguards, we are asking that all children be supervised by an adult. If your child’s group is volunteering, we ask that adults stay and assist with volunteering. All groups or parents with younger children (12 and under) are encouraged to keep children close. We know kids love to run around, but we need to be mindful of limiting that movement this year.
- This year, due to COVID safeguards, we are asking that all children be supervised by an adult. If your child’s group is volunteering, we ask that adults stay and assist with volunteering. All groups or parents with younger children (12 and under) are encouraged to keep children close. We know kids love to run around, but we need to be mindful of limiting that movement this year.
- Volunteer Jobs
- Volunteers jobs include
- Unloading vehicles/deliveries
- Cleaning/sanitizing toys
- Distributing toys from uploading zone to specific tables
- Organizing toys within a specific toy category (i.e. trucks, dolls)
- Selecting/packaging toys for distribution
- Volunteers jobs include
Someone will be there to welcome you and help you get started. Thank you!
Our 2021 Toy Drive is complete.
Please stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for all the details for 2022.
Wishing you a safe and healthy Holidays!
Please stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for all the details for 2022.
Wishing you a safe and healthy Holidays!
All Box Pick Up slots are full. Only Shopping day slots are available.
ALERT!!!! Additional Saturday shopping spots have been added.
Look for these open slots at :15 and :45 in the hour. Sign up Today!
Look for these open slots at :15 and :45 in the hour. Sign up Today!
These are the last few days for drop off locations. Thank you to everyone that has drop off already!
We will reevaluate based on donations and volunteers. If we are able to offer any additional slots we will do so on December 13, 2021.
Please check back then. Thank you.
Please check back then. Thank you.
We have finished collecting for the 2020 toy drive.
Thank you to all who donated!
Thank you to all who donated!
We're Sorry!! All available time slots have filled up.
Due to the changing guidelines that we expect to be announced by the Governor we are unable to open
any additional distribution spots at this time.
If that changes we will update tomorrow
(Thursday, December 10th) after the
Governors press conference.
We are so very sorry.
Due to the changing guidelines that we expect to be announced by the Governor we are unable to open
any additional distribution spots at this time.
If that changes we will update tomorrow
(Thursday, December 10th) after the
Governors press conference.
We are so very sorry.
Play it Forward Pittsburgh - 2020
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
This year participants will sign up to receive toys. There will be
NO public shopping day and
NO walk ins will be accepted.
Distribution for those that have a confirmed sign up:
Friday, December 11, 2020
12 pm - 5 pm
Saturday, December 12, 2020
8 am - 5 pm
Our 2020 Toy Drive is complete.
Please stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for all the details for 2011.
Wishing you a safe and healthy Holidays!
Please stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for all the details for 2011.
Wishing you a safe and healthy Holidays!
Our Sign Ups are Closed for the 2020 Toy Drive.
Thank you to all who participated!
Thank you to all who participated!
Play it Forward Pittsburgh - 2020
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
This year participants will sign up to receive toys. There will be
NO public shopping day and
NO walk ins will be accepted.
Get all the details here.
Friday, December 11, 2020
12 pm - 5 pm
Saturday, December 12, 2020
8 am - 5 pm
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
This year participants will sign up to receive toys. There will be
NO public shopping day and
NO walk ins will be accepted.
Get all the details here.
Friday, December 11, 2020
12 pm - 5 pm
Saturday, December 12, 2020
8 am - 5 pm
Our 2020 Toy Drive is complete.
Please stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for all the details for 2011.
Wishing you a safe and healthy Holidays!
Please stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for all the details for 2011.
Wishing you a safe and healthy Holidays!
Collection efforts and sites are needed all across the city. You can collect toys in your neighborhood, in your office or business or even as a service project. Read all the details below. Then drop off your toys to us at our David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd.; Pittsburgh, PA 15222 December 7th through December 9th, 2020.
Let us know you are collecting so we can make sure to thank you. You may also have your information listed on our website under drop off locations to promote your community service with Play it Forward Pittsburgh.
Sign up now and start collecting!
Sign ups are closed for the 2020 Toy Drive. Thank you to all that Participated!
Business Drop Off Location
Service Project
Let us know you are collecting so we can make sure to thank you. You may also have your information listed on our website under drop off locations to promote your community service with Play it Forward Pittsburgh.
Sign up now and start collecting!
Sign ups are closed for the 2020 Toy Drive. Thank you to all that Participated!
Business Drop Off Location
Service Project
Donate your gently used items for children
ages 0-12:
toys - books - games
electronics - sporting equipment - bikes - movies
( dvd only)
Please remember to organize and
bag your toys together so they are ready to go and the pieces don't get separated. Try to give us complete sets and toys in good condition so they are
ready to go to a new home.
At this time
we are not accepting clothes or stuffed animals.
ages 0-12:
toys - books - games
electronics - sporting equipment - bikes - movies
( dvd only)
Please remember to organize and
bag your toys together so they are ready to go and the pieces don't get separated. Try to give us complete sets and toys in good condition so they are
ready to go to a new home.
At this time
we are not accepting clothes or stuffed animals.
Volunteer information: Volunteers, you can enter the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on 10th Street in the West Hall.
We are located on the first floor in Hall E. Please come in to Hall E and sign in. Someone will be there to welcome you and help you get started. Thank you!
We are located on the first floor in Hall E. Please come in to Hall E and sign in. Someone will be there to welcome you and help you get started. Thank you!
We are no longer accepting sign ups for our 2019 drive.
Thank you to everyone that has signed up to be
a Service Project or Business Drop off Location.
If you have extra time, stick around and volunteer.
Thank you to everyone that has signed up to be
a Service Project or Business Drop off Location.
If you have extra time, stick around and volunteer.
Specific Day of Shopping Information - including line up, wrist bands and parking.
Families do not need to sign up or register, just show up that day. The shopping event is first come,
first served. We will distribute toys until 3 pm or until the toys are gone, whichever comes first.
All you have to do is show up! You are not required to bring any documentation or
your children with you. We work on the honor system. We ask that you honor the system.
Important Line Up information: When coming to line up to shop for toys, you should line up at the outside doors to Play it Forward Pittsburgh's location. You MUST line up outside the Convention Center West Hall in front of the outside doors. We will begin to hand out wristbands beginning at approximately 6:30 am. You must be present and in line to receive a wristband. If you arrive prior to 6:30 am it is recommended that you remain in line until wristbands are distributed. The lineup area is outside so please dress appropriately. When you receive your wristband it will have a specific time written on it for you to return and shop. You will not need to remain in line once you receive your wristband.
We recommend you return to the Convention Center 15 minutes prior to your shopping time. You do not need to line up again outside, instead proceed to Hall E for shopping line up. We will invite shoppers into the shopping area to shop for their children at the time shown on your wristband. The line will continue to move until all shoppers have shopped or all toys have been distributed, whichever comes first. The order is determined by your wristband time and number.
Shopping will begin at 8 am.
It is recommended that you bring your own shopping bag(s) with you on shopping day!
This information will be shared with you again on shopping day.
Families do not need to sign up or register, just show up that day. The shopping event is first come,
first served. We will distribute toys until 3 pm or until the toys are gone, whichever comes first.
All you have to do is show up! You are not required to bring any documentation or
your children with you. We work on the honor system. We ask that you honor the system.
Important Line Up information: When coming to line up to shop for toys, you should line up at the outside doors to Play it Forward Pittsburgh's location. You MUST line up outside the Convention Center West Hall in front of the outside doors. We will begin to hand out wristbands beginning at approximately 6:30 am. You must be present and in line to receive a wristband. If you arrive prior to 6:30 am it is recommended that you remain in line until wristbands are distributed. The lineup area is outside so please dress appropriately. When you receive your wristband it will have a specific time written on it for you to return and shop. You will not need to remain in line once you receive your wristband.
We recommend you return to the Convention Center 15 minutes prior to your shopping time. You do not need to line up again outside, instead proceed to Hall E for shopping line up. We will invite shoppers into the shopping area to shop for their children at the time shown on your wristband. The line will continue to move until all shoppers have shopped or all toys have been distributed, whichever comes first. The order is determined by your wristband time and number.
Shopping will begin at 8 am.
It is recommended that you bring your own shopping bag(s) with you on shopping day!
This information will be shared with you again on shopping day.
Play it Forward Pittsburgh is a gently used children’s toy drive. We are collecting gently used or new toys, books, games, electronics, sports equipment, bikes and movies (dvd only) and offering them free to families in need.
On Saturday, December 14th, 2019 from 8am- 3pm, families in need of toys for their children can come and "shop for free" at our David L. Lawrence Convention Center location. Each family is invited to take up to 3 toys and 3 books per child for FREE. Download the flyer!
Parking information below the shopping information for those that need it. Please note: There are FREE parking options.
On Saturday, December 14th, 2019 from 8am- 3pm, families in need of toys for their children can come and "shop for free" at our David L. Lawrence Convention Center location. Each family is invited to take up to 3 toys and 3 books per child for FREE. Download the flyer!
Parking information below the shopping information for those that need it. Please note: There are FREE parking options.
Shopping Information
Play it Forward Pittsburgh
Saturday, December 12, 2020
8 am - 3 pm
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Saturday, December 12, 2020
8 am - 3 pm
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Play it Forward Pittsburgh
2020 Toy Drive is scheduled for:
Saturday, December 12, 2020
2020 Toy Drive is scheduled for:
Saturday, December 12, 2020
2019 Downloadable fliers will be posted in October 2019.
The 2018 fliers are available for your reference.
The 2018 fliers are available for your reference.
Drop Off Locations for our 2019 Toy Drive will be posted in the fall of 2019.
We are no longer accepting donations for our 2018 drive.
Thank you to everyone that donated!
Thank you to everyone that donated!
Play it Forward Pittsburgh
Saturday, December 15, 2018
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Download the flyer!
Shopping Information
Play it Forward Pittsburgh
Saturday, December 14, 2019
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
David L. Lawrence
Convention Center
1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Saturday, December 14, 2019
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
David L. Lawrence
Convention Center
1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Play it Forward Pittsburgh 2017 has ended. Thank you to everyone that donated!
We have reached our final week of Play it Forward Pittsburgh. We would like to thank all of our businesses and organziations that have served as a collection site for our 2016 toy drive. If you would still like to donate, you may bring individual donations directly to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. We ask that you please have your items sorted and tagged. Thank you!
Specific Day of Shopping Information
Families do not need to sign up or register, just show up that day. The shopping event is first come, first served. We will distribute toys until 3 pm or until the toys are gone, whatever comes first. All you have to do is show up! You are not required to bring anything (no documentation needed)
with you to prove your need.
We work on the honor system. We ask that you honor the system.
Important Line Up information: When coming to line up to shop for toys, you should line up at the outside doors to Play it Forward Pittsburgh's location. You MUST line up outside the Convention Center West Hall in front of the outside doors. We will begin to handout out wristbands beginning at 7 am. You must be present and in line to receive a wristband. If you arrive prior to 7 am it is recommended that you remain in line until wristbands are distributed. The lineup area is outside. Please dress appropriately. When you receive your wristband it will have written on it a specific time for you to return and shop. You will not need to remain in line once you receive your wristband. Shopping will not begin until 8 am. Once shopping begins, we will invite shoppers into the Convention Center location to shop for their children. The line will continue to move until all shoppers have shopped or all toys have been distributed, whichever comes first. The order is determined by your wristband. It is recommended that you bring your own shopping bag(s) with you on shopping day
Families do not need to sign up or register, just show up that day. The shopping event is first come, first served. We will distribute toys until 3 pm or until the toys are gone, whatever comes first. All you have to do is show up! You are not required to bring anything (no documentation needed)
with you to prove your need.
We work on the honor system. We ask that you honor the system.
Important Line Up information: When coming to line up to shop for toys, you should line up at the outside doors to Play it Forward Pittsburgh's location. You MUST line up outside the Convention Center West Hall in front of the outside doors. We will begin to handout out wristbands beginning at 7 am. You must be present and in line to receive a wristband. If you arrive prior to 7 am it is recommended that you remain in line until wristbands are distributed. The lineup area is outside. Please dress appropriately. When you receive your wristband it will have written on it a specific time for you to return and shop. You will not need to remain in line once you receive your wristband. Shopping will not begin until 8 am. Once shopping begins, we will invite shoppers into the Convention Center location to shop for their children. The line will continue to move until all shoppers have shopped or all toys have been distributed, whichever comes first. The order is determined by your wristband. It is recommended that you bring your own shopping bag(s) with you on shopping day
We are no longer accepting sign ups for our 2016 drive.
Thank you to everyone that has signed up to be a
Service Project or Business Drop off Location.
Play it Forward Pittsburgh's 2016 Toy drive has ended. Please stay tuned for details about our 2017 drive in the fall.
We are not currently collecting for our 2016 Toy Drive.
We will begin the collection process in October 2016. We hope you will consider
Play it Forward Pittsburgh for your donations at that time.
Details on drop off locations will be announced then.
Thank you!
We will begin the collection process in October 2016. We hope you will consider
Play it Forward Pittsburgh for your donations at that time.
Details on drop off locations will be announced then.
Thank you!
Important Line Up information: When coming to line up to shop for toys, you should line up at the outside doors to Play it Forward Pittsburgh's store front. We are located on the first level next to the Mexican Restaurant. You cannot line up inside the mall. You MUST line up outside the mall in front of our doors. We will begin to handout out wristbands beginning at 7 am. You must be present and in line to receive a wristband. If you arrive prior to 7 am it is recommended that you remain in line until wristbands are distributed. The lineup area is outside. Please dress appropriately. When you receive your wristband you will also receive a time that you can come back and shop. You will not need to remain in line once you receive your wristband. Shopping will not begin until 9 am. Once shopping begins, we will invite shoppers into the store to shop for their children. The line will continue to move until all shoppers have shopped or all toys have been distributed, whichever comes first. The order is determined by your wristband. It is recommended that you bring your own shopping bag(s). See you on shopping day!
Families do not need to sign up or register, just show up that day. The shopping event is first come,
first served. We will distribute toys until 3 pm or until the toys are gone, whatever comes first.
All you have to do is show up!
You are not required to bring anything (no documentation needed) with you to prove your need.
We work on the honor system. We ask that you honor the system.
first served. We will distribute toys until 3 pm or until the toys are gone, whatever comes first.
All you have to do is show up!
You are not required to bring anything (no documentation needed) with you to prove your need.
We work on the honor system. We ask that you honor the system.
Drop Off at the Century III Mall Shopping Location:
We are located on the first level next to the Mexican restaurant.
This space was recently Spirit Halloween.
We are located on the first level next to the Mexican restaurant.
This space was recently Spirit Halloween.
Thank you for your support.
We officially ended the collection sign up
for our 2015 drive.
Please bring all donations directly to
the Century 111 Mall before
Tuesday, December 8th.
Thank you!
We officially ended the collection sign up
for our 2015 drive.
Please bring all donations directly to
the Century 111 Mall before
Tuesday, December 8th.
Thank you!
Thank you for your support.
We officially ended the volunteer
sign up for our 2015 drive.
We officially ended the volunteer
sign up for our 2015 drive.
New York New York
Monroeville Mall
Monroeville, PA 15146
Phone Number: 412 - 390 - 7472
Dates and Times accepting donations:
10 am to 9 pm Monday through Saturday
12 pm to 5 pm on Sunday
Monroeville Mall
Monroeville, PA 15146
Phone Number: 412 - 390 - 7472
Dates and Times accepting donations:
10 am to 9 pm Monday through Saturday
12 pm to 5 pm on Sunday