Toys for Tots Dubuque partners with multiple distribution partners to get toys to over 5,000 Tri-State children each Christmas. In Dubuque, there are two major distribution events served by Toys for Tots.
Thank you for visiting, and don't forget to do your part this holiday season to bring smiles to the faces of our community's kids. They deserve it!
Toys for Tots Dubuque Toy Distribution
Multicultural Family Center Distribution Location
Multicultural Family Center
1157 Central Ave
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Phone: 563-582-3681
Appointments for 2025 are NOW AVAILABLE! Sign up early so you don't get left out!
Please read the instructions and rules below thoroughly before you schedule an appointment.
1. Confirm your eligiblity
Eligibility Requirements
Toys for Tots Dubuque serves children from newborn through age 14 or 8th grade. Toys for Tots Dubuque no longer serves high school-aged youth.
The applying parent or guardian must live in the following communities ONLY:
Dubuque, Iowa (zip codes 52001, 52002, 52003)
Asbury, Iowa (52002)
Key West, Iowa (52003
Sageville, Iowa (52001)
Durango, Iowa (52039)
Sherrill, Iowa (52073)
Other Requirements
Parent or guardian cannot also sign up through other gift giving programs (example: The Salvation Army). We cross-reference our sign-up lists; double bookings will be canceled at both locations.
Only one separated parent can sign up—each child is served only once
Only one appointment per family—all other appointments will be canceled
Parent or guardian must bring proof of residency (example: An ID or a piece of mail with address on it)
Grandparents, neighbors, friends, etc. cannot sign up in place of a parent or guardian
If you are not eligible, view Additional Distributions below
2. Sign up for ONE time slot
Appointments for 2025 are not available yet. More information to come later this year.
Each family can sign up for only ONE time slot. All of your children will be served during one appointment.
Do not miss your scheduled appointment. Missed appointments may not be rescheduled if time slots are full. Remember: Taking additional time slots blocks other families from receiving support.
Multicultural Family Center Distribution Location Questions
Contact the Multicultural Family Center for questions about signing up, who can pick up toys, missed appointments, and more.
Multicultural Family Center
1157 Central Ave
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Phone: 563-582-3681
Additional City of Dubuque Toy Distribution
The Salvation Army of Dubuque Distribution Location
The Salvation Army of Dubuque
1099 Iowa St
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Phone: 563-556-1573
In-Person and Online Sign-Up Dates: November 25 and 26, 2025 Distribution Dates: December 17–December 18, 2025 Sign-Up Link:SAAngelTree.org
You cannot receive toys at both the Multicultural Family Center and The Salvation Army. We cross-reference our sign-up lists; double bookings will be canceled at both locations.
Additional Distributions
Toys for Tots Dubuque also partners with other Tri-State agencies for more distributions. If you live outside of the city of Dubuque, here are your contact resources to get assistance.
Included Communities
Asbury, Key West, Sherrill, Durango, and Sageville, Iowa
Join the distribution program at the Multicultural Center Family CenterORThe Salvation Army of Dubuque.
Western Dubuque County, Iowa
Peosta, Epworth, Farley, Dyersville, Cascade, Bankston, Bernard, Zwingle, Holy Cross, Rickardsville, Balltown, and New Vienna, Iowa
Your child's school sent a letter about Christmas toy assistance. That is the best way to get included in the program.
If you didn’t receive a letter, call Micki Kelchen at 563-543-7031.
If you do not live in a service area above, we’re very sorry, but we cannot serve you through the Toys for Tots Dubuque program. Visit the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation website to find your local Marine Toys for Tots campaign.
Tax-deductible, cash donationsstay local in the Dubuque area. Please use our link to ensure your donation goes directly to the Toys for Tots Dubuque program.
Volunteers
Email coordinator Bryce Parks at bryce@dubuque365.com if you are interested in volunteering to help with the Marine Toys for Tots effort in Dubuque
Thank you to Bob Felderman with Bob Felderman Photography for the Santa photos, Karen Durrant for the Frozen photos, and Sandy Meyer with Meyer Photography for the Darth Vader photos.
Thank you to Ron and Jennifer Tigges with DigitalDubuque.com for the Santa and Frozen photos and Sandy Meyer with Meyer Photography for the Darth Vader photos.
About Toys for Tots Dubuque
Toys for Tots Dubuque partners with multiple distribution partners to get toys to over 5,000 Tri-State children each Christmas.
The basic mission of the Marine Toys for Tots Program is to collect new unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children at Christmas.
Goal
The primary goal of Marine Toys for Tots is, through the gift of a new toy, help bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America's less fortunate children.
Foundation Overview
The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, is an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity which was created at the behest of the U. S. Marine Corps in 1991.
