The Connecticut Lottery Corporation Hosts 9th Annual “Give a Child a Toy, Not a Ticket” Holiday Toy Drive to Benefit Connecticut Children’s, November 28 – December 30
Day of Action Planned on “Giving Tuesday,” Nov. 29, at Connecticut Lottery Headquarters
Rocky Hill, CT/ November 22, 2022 – The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) will host its 9th Annual “Give a Child a Toy, Not a Ticket” Holiday Toy Drive from November 28 – December 30, to collect new toys to benefit Connecticut Children’s, while also spreading the Responsible Gambling message that lottery tickets are not suitable gifts for children. This year’s partners include Connecticut Children’s, iHeartRadio, and FOX61/CW20.
In addition, the Connecticut Lottery will hold a day of action on “Giving Tuesday,” Nov. 29, inviting members of the public to bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Lottery’s HQ. The first 100 individuals who bring in a toy will receive a Connecticut Lottery t-shirt for their donation. To view a wish list of Connecticut Children’s “Top Needed Toys,” visit ctlottery.org/giveatoy.
Throughout the campaign, the public may drop off new toy donations at nearly 50 designated sites throughout the state, including at the Hartford Yard Goats, many U-Haul locations and all Geissler’s Supermarkets. For the full list of drop-off locations, visit ctlottery.org/giveatoy.
“Research shows that early gambling experiences are a risk factor for later problem gambling, and our goal with each year is to use the holidays to highlight that while lottery tickets make great gifts for adults, they are not suitable for those under 18,” said Greg Smith, President & CEO, CLC. “We thank all of our partners for helping us to spread this message and assisting us with the toy drive that will bring some comfort to Connecticut Children’s patients during the holidays and throughout the year.”
In 2021, the CLC donated a best-ever 15,000 toys to Connecticut Children’s. The hospital uses toys to engage, distract and motivate patients, so having the right items is critically important. In total, the yearly need for donated toys is great—upwards of 80,000—ranging from a simple deck of cards or matchbox car, to the more substantial, tablets and video games. This year, Connecticut Children’s also appreciates monetary donations, which may be made at give.connecticutchildrens.org/ctlottery.
“The Connecticut Lottery Toy Drive helps make spirits bright at Connecticut Children’s,” said David Kinahan, President of Connecticut Children’s Foundation. “We are grateful for the way they inspire generosity from the community, which benefits our patients all year long.”
Since 2008, the CLC has partnered with the International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors at McGill University and the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) during the holidays to promote the message that lottery tickets are not suitable gifts for children.
If you or someone you know is affected by a gambling problem, please call the CT Council on Problem Gambling’s Helpline at 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat for
more information.
Toy Drop-Off Locations:
Visit CTLOTTERY.ORG/GIVEATOY to view a wish list of Connecticut Children’s “Top Needed Toys.” New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off from November 28 - December 30 at the locations listed below:
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Lottery Headquarters, 777 Brook St, Rocky Hill
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Council on Problem Gambling, 75 Charter Oak Ave, Bldg. 1, Hartford
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Consulting Services, 2096A Silas Deane Hwy, Rocky Hill
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40 Tunxis Ave, Bloomfield
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100 Bridge St, East Windsor
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9J Bank St, Granby
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95 South Rd, Somers
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965 Sullivan Ave, South Windsor
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318 Broad St, Windsor
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Electric Supply Co. (HESCO), 30 Inwood Rd, Rocky Hill
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Hartford
Yard Goats, Corner of Main St. & Pleasant St. (YG Club Entrance),
Hartford
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The Salad
Bar, 856 Cromwell Ave, Rocky Hill
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Sportech
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Bobby V’s, 268 Atlantic St, Stamford
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Bobby V’s, 11 Schoephoester Rd, Windsor Locks
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Sports Haven, 600 Long Wharf Dr, New Haven
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Winner’s, 121 Brainard Rd, Hartford
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Winner’s, 103 Tolland Tpke, Manchester
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Winner’s, 89 Roses Mill Rd, Milford
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Winner’s, 160 East Main St, New Britain
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Winner’s, 24 Burnell Blvd, Norwalk
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Winner’s, 155 Thomaston Ave, Waterbury
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U-Haul
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3029 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport
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526 Pine St, Bridgeport
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29 Route 66 East, Columbia
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75 Division St, Danbury
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1685 Dixwell Ave, Hamden
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755 Capitol Ave, Hartford
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3197 Main St, Hartford
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40A Brainard Rd, Hartford
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432 Oakland St, Manchester
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53-71 Spencer St, Manchester
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1200 Newfield St, Middletown
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284 E. Main St, Meriden
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311 W. Main St, Meriden
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799 New Haven Rd, Naugatuck
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1175 State St, New Haven
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83 Water St, New Haven
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116 Whalley Ave, New Haven
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1 Selleck St, Norwalk
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190 Boston Post Rd, Orange
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10B New Britain Ave, Plainville
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25 Jefferson St, Stamford
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560 Bank St, Waterbury
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169 Meriden Rd, Waterbury
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164 South St, West Hartford
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1275 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield
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803 Williams St, Longmeadow, MA
About the Connecticut Lottery Corporation
The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) is a quasi-public state agency committed to generating revenue for Connecticut in accordance with the highest standards of public policy and social responsibility.
In fiscal year 2025, CLC awarded more than $1.3 billion in prizes, paid $81.9 million in commissions and incentives to its network of more than 2,800 retail partners, and contributed approximately $362 million to the state’s General Fund. Through the General Fund, CT lottery dollars support services and programs that benefit Connecticut residents and communities, including education, public health, public safety, and libraries.
Since 1972, the Lottery has contributed nearly $12 billion for the State of Connecticut.
Lottery purchases are limited to adults age 18 or older. Players must be at least 21 to place sports wagers.Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org.
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