Sandals Foundation Brightens Holidays with Record Toy Donations Across the Caribbean

Spreading Holiday Joy: Sandals Foundation's Record Toy Drive

The festive season is once again upon us, and the Sandals Foundation, which operates as the philanthropic arm of Sandals and Beaches Resorts, is once more making headlines with an inspiring toy donation drive. In an extraordinary display of generosity, they are set to distribute 45,000 toys across nine Caribbean islands, aimed directly at bringing smiles and joy to tens of thousands of children.

A Legacy of Giving Back

Since its inception, the Sandals Foundation has been committed to uplifting Caribbean communities. This year, with partnerships from prominent toy manufacturers like Spin Master, Jazwares, and The Toy Foundation™, the initiative has culminated in its largest toy drive to date. Over the past decade, the annual drive has successfully delivered more than 170,000 toys to children, fostering a sense of hope and belonging among the young recipients.

Holiday magic is not just about gifts; it's about the joy and anticipation that come with them. Heidi Clarke, the Executive Director of the Sandals Foundation, beautifully encapsulated this sentiment when she observed, “The holidays are about hope, the kind that reassures every child that they are seen, valued, and deeply loved.”

Impact Across the Caribbean

Guided by their ethos that every child deserves moments of wonder, Sandals Foundation's toys will be distributed among all the islands where their resorts are located. These include Jamaica, Antigua, Saint Lucia, The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, Grenada, Barbados, Curaçao, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The diversity of the toys, ranging from Rubik's Cubes and building blocks to plush figures, aims to ignite creativity and joy in every child.

Community Engagement Celebration

In Jamaica, specifically Whitehouse in Westmoreland, the Foundation organized a spirited community day to celebrate the holidays. More than 400 children gathered to partake in crafts, music, and storytelling, with special appearances from Santa and Sandals