Department of Public Safety

Toys for Tots 2025

Toys for Tots is back this holiday season providing children in need with new, unopened toys.
A pile of toys for Toys for Tots

As part of the 2025 holiday season, Tufts Public Safety, along with dozens of other higher education law enforcement agencies in the Greater Boston Area, will once again be collecting toys for children in need through Toys for Tots. Donation boxes are located on all four campuses, including:

  • Medford/Somerville- Dowling Hall 1st floor lobby, Tisch Library 2nd floor lobby, Steve Tisch Sports and Fitness Center lobby, Barnum Hall lobby, and 196 Boston Ave. 4th floor lobby.
  • Grafton- Large Animal Hospital, Bumpus Lobby (outside Varis), Small Animal Hospital, 2nd Floor (kitchenette area), and Central Services Building, 7 Jumbo's Path (Police Station)
  • Boston Health Sciences- Dental School Lobby at 1 Kneeland St, Stearns Lobby at 120 Harrison Ave, and Medical Education 4th floor at 145 Harrison Ave
  • SMFA- Main entrance lobby (230 Fenway, Boston) and 160 Saint Alphonsus St lobby

For those who work remotely, DPS is also offering an Amazon wish list where toys can be shipped directly to Dowling Hall.