Police Host the 12th Annual Fill the Cruiser Toy Drive

Published on October 26, 2026

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) is proud to host its 12^th annual Fill the Cruiser Toy Drive, continuing a beloved holiday tradition of bringing joy to children in need across Arlington. Community members can help make the holidays brighter by donating toys at designated collection events or convenient drop box locations throughout the county in November and December.

Collection Events
Officers will collect new, unwrapped toys for children ages newborn to 17 at the following locations:  

Saturday, November 21 

• Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., 830 23^rd Street S.

Saturday, December 5 

• Lee Harrison Shopping Center, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., 2425 N. Harrison Street

Stationary Drop Box Locations
If you are unable to attend one of our donation collection events, stationary drop boxes will be located at the following locations from November 1 to December 9:  

• Westover Market Beer Garden, 5863 Washington Boulevard

• Compass Coffee, 4710 Langston Boulevard

• Cathedral of St. Thomas More, 3901 Cathedral Lane

• Office Building, 200 N. Glebe Road

• Arlington Courthouse, 2^nd Floor, Administrative Support Unit, 1425 N. Courthouse Road

• Ireland’s Four Courts, 2051 Wilson Boulevard

• Celtic House Irish Pub, 2500 Columbia Pike

• Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Avenue

• Ruthie’s All-Day, 3411 5^th Street S.

• Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center, 333 Long Bridge Drive

• Freddie’s Beach Bar, 555 23^rd Street S.

• Courthouse Public Library, 2100 Clarendon Boulevard

Toy Distribution
Toys collected by the Police Department will be donated to the Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots.