Between 2018 and 2023, Play NC has hosted 23 separate donation drives for our charity partners. These charities have partnered with our league to participate in our games and we are thrilled to have the chance to help their cause. Some examples include:
- Canned Food for PORCH-Durham and Urban Ministries of Durham
- Writing Utensils and Paper Products to Crayons2Calculators
- Dog Food and Toys to Vets to Vets United
- Snacks for Meals on Wheels of Durham
A full list of all our donation drives and their outcomes is included below. Check our event schedule to see how you can participate in an upcoming donation drive!
Donation Drive #24 – Coats and Jackets for Urban Ministries of Durham
Date: October 15, 2023
Items Collected: Over 112 Coats and Jackets
Charity Supported: Urban Ministries of Durham
Date: October 15, 2023
Items Collected: Over 112 Coats and Jackets
Charity Supported: Urban Ministries of Durham
Donation Drive #23 – Dog Items for Vets to Vets United
Date: October 1, 2023 (Rescheduled from 9/24/23)
Items Collected: Over 200 pounds of food and dozens of doggie items
Charity Supported: Vets to Vets United
Date: October 1, 2023 (Rescheduled from 9/24/23)
Items Collected: Over 200 pounds of food and dozens of doggie items
Charity Supported: Vets to Vets United
Donation Drive #22 – “Stick Together” for Crayons2Calculators
Date: August 13, 2023
Items Collected: Over 1000 items that can stick together
Charity Supported: Crayons2Calculators
Date: August 13, 2023
Items Collected: Over 1000 items that can stick together
Charity Supported: Crayons2Calculators
Donation Drive #21 – Canned Food for PORCH-Durham
Date: May 21, 2023
Items Collected: More than 700 cans of food
Charity Supported: PORCH-Durham
Date: May 21, 2023
Items Collected: More than 700 cans of food
Charity Supported: PORCH-Durham
Donation Drive #20 – Canned Food for Urban Ministries of Durham
Date: October 16, 2022
Items Collected: Over 300 cans of food and >$150 in cornhole donations
Charity Supported: Urban Ministries of Durham and PORCH-Durham
Date: October 16, 2022
Items Collected: Over 300 cans of food and >$150 in cornhole donations
Charity Supported: Urban Ministries of Durham and PORCH-Durham
Donation Drive #19 – Kid’s Toys!
Date: October 9, 2022
Items Collected: Over 50 Toys, plus $800
Charity Supported: Central Piedmont Community Action of North Carolina
Date: October 9, 2022
Items Collected: Over 50 Toys, plus $800
Charity Supported: Central Piedmont Community Action of North Carolina
Donation Drive #18 – Doggie Items!
Date: June 5, 2022
Items Collected: Event cancelled due to weather
Charity Supported: Vets to Vets United
Date: June 5, 2022
Items Collected: Event cancelled due to weather
Charity Supported: Vets to Vets United
Donation Drive #17 – Writing Tools!
Date: May 15, 2022
Items Collected: Over 1000 things that can write
Charity Supported: Crayons2Calculators
Date: May 15, 2022
Items Collected: Over 1000 things that can write
Charity Supported: Crayons2Calculators
Donation Drive #16 – Pet Food!
Date: April 24, 2022
Items Collected: Over 200 pounds of Pet Food
Charity Supported: Meals on Wheels of Durham
Date: April 24, 2022
Items Collected: Over 200 pounds of Pet Food
Charity Supported: Meals on Wheels of Durham
Donation Drive #15 – Coats and Jackets!
Date: October 17, 2021
Items Collected: 76 Coats and Jackets
Charity Supported: Urban Ministries of Durham
Date: October 17, 2021
Items Collected: 76 Coats and Jackets
Charity Supported: Urban Ministries of Durham
Send Willie Home With A Veteran!
Date: May 30, 2021
Items Collected: Over 100 pounds of dog food, over 50 dog toys
Charity Supported: Vets to Vets United
Date: May 30, 2021
Items Collected: Over 100 pounds of dog food, over 50 dog toys
Charity Supported: Vets to Vets United
Donation Drive #13 – Durham Softball – Field Day!
Date: March 8, 2020
Items Collected: Rakes, Shovels, and Other Tools to repair Shepard Middle School’s Baseball Field
Charity Supported: Shepard Middle School
Date: March 8, 2020
Items Collected: Rakes, Shovels, and Other Tools to repair Shepard Middle School’s Baseball Field
Charity Supported: Shepard Middle School
Donation Drive #12 – Coats and Jackets!
Date: October 6, 2019
Items Collected: More than 50 coats and jackets
Charity Supported: Housing For New Hope
Date: October 6, 2019
Items Collected: More than 50 coats and jackets
Charity Supported: Housing For New Hope
Donation Drive #11 – Dog Toys and Treats!
Date: September 15, 2019
Items Collected: 290 oz. of dog treats and several other toys/items
Charity Supported: Hope Animal Rescue
Date: September 15, 2019
Items Collected: 290 oz. of dog treats and several other toys/items
Charity Supported: Hope Animal Rescue
Donation Drive #10 – School Supplies!
Date: August 11, 2019
Items Collected: More than 1000 pencils and 100 notebooks
Charity Supported: Central Piedmont Community Action of North Carolina
Date: August 11, 2019
Items Collected: More than 1000 pencils and 100 notebooks
Charity Supported: Central Piedmont Community Action of North Carolina
Donation Drive #9 – Crackers and Granola Bars!
Date: August 25, 2019
Items Collected: More than 400 Crackers and Granola Bars
Charity Supported: Meals on Wheels of Durham
Date: August 25, 2019
Items Collected: More than 400 Crackers and Granola Bars
Charity Supported: Meals on Wheels of Durham
Donation Drive #8 – Penny Wars!
Date: June 23, 2019
Items Collected: $100.51 in spare change
Charity Supported: Miracle League of the Triangle, South Durham Little League, Girls on the Run of the Triangle
Date: June 23, 2019
Items Collected: $100.51 in spare change
Charity Supported: Miracle League of the Triangle, South Durham Little League, Girls on the Run of the Triangle
Donation Drive #7 – Toiletry Kit Supplies!
Date: May 19, 2019
Items Collected: Over 50 toothpastes and soaps, over 200 rolls of toilet paper
Charity Supported: Josh’s Hope
Date: May 19, 2019
Items Collected: Over 50 toothpastes and soaps, over 200 rolls of toilet paper
Charity Supported: Josh’s Hope
Donation Drive #6 – Paper for Teachers!
Date: April 28, 2019
Items Collected: 300 pounds of paper
Charity Supported: Crayons2Calculators
Date: April 28, 2019
Items Collected: 300 pounds of paper
Charity Supported: Crayons2Calculators
Donation Drive #5 – Hurricane Relief Items for the Food Bank of North Carolina
Date: October 21, 2018
Items Collected: 384 pounds of hurricane relief items
Charity Supported: Food Bank of North Carolina
Date: October 21, 2018
Items Collected: 384 pounds of hurricane relief items
Charity Supported: Food Bank of North Carolina
Donation Drive #4 – Coats and Jackets for CPCA
Date: September 30, 2018
Items Collected: 101 Coats and Jackets
Charity Supported: Central Piedmont Community Action of North Carolina
Date: September 30, 2018
Items Collected: 101 Coats and Jackets
Charity Supported: Central Piedmont Community Action of North Carolina
Donation Drive #3 – Crackers & Granola Bars for Meals on Wheels of Durham
Date: July 8, 2018
Items Collected: 418 granola bars and 320 packs of cheese crackers
Charity Supported: Meals on Wheels of Durham
Date: July 8, 2018
Items Collected: 418 granola bars and 320 packs of cheese crackers
Charity Supported: Meals on Wheels of Durham
Donation Drive #2 – Dog Toys for Hope Animal Rescue
Date: May 20, 2018
Items Collected: 76 Toys / Balls / Chewie Things
Charity Supported: Hope Animal Rescue
Date: May 20, 2018
Items Collected: 76 Toys / Balls / Chewie Things
Charity Supported: Hope Animal Rescue
Donation Drive #1 – Socks for CPCA’s Clothes Closet!
Date: April 29, 2018
Items Collected: 243 Pairs of Socks
Charity Supported: Central Piedmont Community Action of North Carolina
Date: April 29, 2018
Items Collected: 243 Pairs of Socks
Charity Supported: Central Piedmont Community Action of North Carolina