Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before submitting an application. Failure to follow the application instructions or meet the eligibility requirements may result in denial.
1. General Information
The 2026 Toy Giveaway Event will take place on Sunday, December 13, 2026, at Swetman Gym, SUNY Oswego.
This is a one-day, appointment-only event. All families must apply in advance.
2. Eligibility Requirements
Applications may only be submitted by parents or documented legal guardians on behalf of eligible children.
The following requirements apply:
- Children must be newborn through 16 years of age as of December 13, 2026.
- Both the applicant and all children included in the application must reside in Oswego County, New York.
- Children must reside with the parent or legal guardian submitting the application.
The Oswego County Children's Fund may request documentation or additional information to verify eligibility. Failure to provide requested verification may result in denial.
3. Application Requirements
All applications must comply with the following requirements:
- Only one application per family is permitted.
- Only one application per child is permitted, regardless of household or custody arrangements.
- All information, including children's birthdates, must be complete, accurate, and truthful.
- Applications cannot be changed through the application form after submission.
If a child's birthdate differs from a previous application, the Oswego County Children's Fund may request additional information or documentation. Unresolved discrepancies may result in denial.
Any application found to contain knowingly false, fraudulent, or intentionally misleading information will be denied. This includes misrepresentation of residency, household composition, legal guardianship, or children's ages.
Applicants who knowingly provide false, fraudulent, or intentionally misleading information may be prohibited from applying to future Toy Giveaway Events.
4. Application Corrections and Submission Issues
Applicants who discover an error or are uncertain whether their application was successfully submitted must email contact@oswegochildrensfund.org for assistance.
Do not submit another application. Duplicate submissions will result in denial of both the original and duplicate applications.
5. Application Limits and Approval
Applications will be taken for up to 1,500 children for the 2026 Toy Giveaway Event. Once this limit is reached, applications will close. The limit applies to children, not families or applications.
All applications are subject to review and approval by the Oswego County Children's Fund. Submission does not guarantee approval or an appointment. The organization makes final determinations regarding eligibility, approval, and participation in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.
6. Communication Requirements
Each family must provide its own valid email address and phone number. Applicants are responsible for monitoring both for application and appointment communications and ensuring their email inbox and voicemail can receive messages.
7. Appointments and Event Attendance
Only approved applicants with assigned appointments may attend the Toy Giveaway Event. Applicants must arrive at their scheduled time.
Applicants unable to attend must contact the Oswego County Children's Fund as soon as possible. Late arrivals, missed appointments, and rescheduling requests will be accommodated only when circumstances and event capacity permit. Rescheduling is not guaranteed.
Children are not permitted in the toy-selection area. If you bring children, you must remain with them in the waiting area while volunteers select and bag gifts for the children listed on your approved application. OCCF volunteers do not provide childcare.
8. Gift Selection and Pickup
Toys and gifts are subject to availability; specific items, brands, and quantities are not guaranteed. Clothing requests are not accepted.
Appointments are nontransferable unless the Oswego County Children's Fund confirms an alternate pickup arrangement in advance. To request authorization, the approved applicant must email contact@oswegochildrensfund.org before the scheduled pickup, identifying themselves and the proposed pickup person. The applicant must provide the authorized pickup person with a copy of their appointment email. The authorized person must attend at the assigned appointment time.
All gifts must be collected in person during the event. Gifts cannot be held for later pickup or delivered.
Gift suggestions are optional and do not guarantee that requested items will be available.
9. Acknowledgment and Agreement
Applicants must read and affirmatively acknowledge their agreement to these Terms and Conditions before proceeding to the application form, confirming that they understand and agree to comply with the eligibility requirements, application instructions, and event participation rules.
10. Contact Information
For questions regarding the Toy Giveaway Event, please contact:
Oswego County Children's Fund, Inc.
Email: contact@oswegochildrensfund.org
Mailing Address:
PO Box 951
Oswego, NY 13126