South Bend Cubs Holiday Food and Toy Drive begins Friday

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The South Bend Cubs have partnered with the Food Bank of Northern Indiana and Toys for Tots to accept non-perishable food items and new, unopened toy donations starting Friday as part of their Holiday Food and Toy Drive.

Organizers say food and toy donations will be accepted at the Cubs Den Team Store through Dec. 16.

Also, for every non-perishable food item, canned or bag, or new, unopened toy donated, you will receive one ticket voucher that can be exchanged for a field box ticket to a 2025 South Bend Cubs game on April 9, April 22, or April 23.

On Dec.14 from 10 a.m. to noon, organizers say the Cubs will host a meet and greet at the Cubs Den. Fans can meet South Bend Cubs mascots Stu and Ivy along with a special appearance by the local United States Marines.

“Last year, our food and toy drive was a huge success for our local families in need,” said South Bend Cubs Assistant General Manager for Marketing and Media Chris Hagstrom-Jones. “Over 600 pounds of food and 100 toys were donated in 2023. This year, as we team up with our local Marines, we hope to continue to grow this program and surpass last year’s donation.

Vouchers will be given to you at time of donation at the Cubs Den Team Store. The store is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Ticket vouchers can be exchanged once single game tickets are available in March 2025.

Collected food will be donated to the Food Bank of Northern Indiana and collected toys will be donated to the St. Joseph County Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. 

Toys for Tots will accept donations of new, unwrapped toys, books, games, and stocking stuffers.

You can find a list of food items in need and items not accepted on the Food Bank of Northern Indiana website.

You can find even more info on the drive here.