Fresno State is home to more than 2,000 Parent Scholars — students who are not only working toward their degrees, but also raising the next generation of Bulldogs.

We are excited to kick off this year’s Parent Scholar Toy Drive, supporting student parents who often face added financial and emotional pressures during the holidays. Last year, thanks to our generous campus and community, we distributed more than 300 gifts to Parent Scholar families. This year, we hope to reach even more.

How You Can Help

Our Amazon Wishlist features the very items Parent Scholars told us their children are hoping for this holiday season. With just a few clicks, you can help brighten a family’s holiday.

Prefer to Give in Person?

We welcome donations of new, unwrapped toys, books and other child-friendly gifts. Drop-off locations include the Student Health and Counseling Center and the Fresno State Police Department. You may also request a gift pick-up from your office.

We invite you to donate by Dec. 10 to ensure we can prepare and distribute gifts for families before the end of the semester.

For questions, contact Melissa Norris, Parent Scholar Program lead, at melissaw@csufresno.edu or 559.278.1023. For more information on the Parent Scholar program, visit the Parent Scholars website.

Thank you for helping us uplift Parent Scholars and spread holiday cheer!