The holiday season is all about generosity, community, and making sure every child feels the magic of the season. This year, Whirltronics is excited to once again support Toys for Tots by serving as an official drop-off location, and we invite employees, neighbors, and community members to join us in spreading joy to local families.
From now through December 17, you can drop off new, unwrapped toys at our facility during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 7am–4pm. Whether it’s a board game, a stuffed animal, a STEM kit, or a holiday favorite, every donation helps brighten a child’s holiday.
Why It Matters
The Toys for Tots program ensures that thousands of local children receive gifts each holiday season. Every toy donated brings excitement and hope, and strengthens our community by reminding families that they’re supported and cared for. Whirltronics is proud to be a part of this important mission.
How to Donate
We want contributing to be as easy as possible:
For Whirltronics Employees
- You’ll find the Toys for Tots donation box near the secure employee entrance area.
- Drop off items any time during your shift at your convenience.
For Community Members
We are located at 208 Centennial Dr, Buffalo, MN 55313
- Please bring donations to the main office door, and our team will happily place your items in the donation box for you.
- We’re open 7am–4pm, Monday through Friday.
Pickup Dates
Toys for Tots will be collecting donations on the following days:
- December 8
- December 17 (final pickup day)
Other Ways to Donate
If dropping off a toy doesn’t work for you, there are plenty of other meaningful ways to support Toys for Tots. You can make a monetary donation online – every dollar helps deliver toys and hope to children in need. Prefer something more personal? Start a peer-to-peer fundraising page, or contribute through a Virtual Toy Box, where you can hand-pick a toy that goes directly into the program. To see all of the ways you can donate, there’s truly a way for everyone to get involved.
A Note About Who We Are — and Why We Care
At our core, Whirltronics is a local, ISO 9001 certified metal manufacturer dedicated to precision, quality, and innovation. We specialize in metal stamping and forming, austemper heat treating, prototyping, and finishing, helping customers across industries bring their ideas to life.
While we will always stay focused on manufacturing quality metal components, our front office is doubling as a satellite office for the North Pole, gathering gifts that bring joy to children in our community. Being able to support Toys for Tots aligns perfectly with our values of craftsmanship, care, and community involvement.
Help Us Fill the Box!
We invite everyone – employees, local families, and partners – to help make this year’s Toys for Tots drive our biggest one yet. Drop off a toy, share the holiday spirit, and be part of something meaningful. From all of us at Whirltronics, thank you for helping make the season brighter for local kids!
