Mastrota’s only hope now is if more toys are donated quickly. “It’s been a real challenge this year, and last year,” Mastrota said. The lack of trade shows due to the COVID-19 pandemic also put a wrench in their collection efforts for the second year in a row, straining their ability to get gifts for sick, impoverished or other vulnerable children who are in need. The supply chain slowdown is one of the main reasons why donations of new toys to The Toy Foundation have declined by nearly 80% in dollar value this year compared to 2019, according to Pamela Mastrota, the executive director of the group, which was formed by a toy industry trade association to act as an industry-wide charitable collective for manufacturers. ports, a lack of workers to move the cargo and skyrocketing shipping costs - lead to empty store shelves and higher prices on some products. Similar worries are being felt across the country as COVID-related supply chain snafus - produced by clogged U.S.
If a child doesn't get their preferred gift, she said the organization will attempt to grant their “second wish,” or find another replacement item. Some wholesale vendors have already informed her that purchases will not arrive - giving her the option of getting a refund, or buying another item. Others charities who give to kids during the holidays say they're also facing challenges finding enough gaming consoles, laptops and other electronic items amid the global shortage of chips used in cars, phones and other devices. With less than four weeks to go until Christmas, Kristyn Begari has been rushing to find enough doll styling heads to give to kids in need.īut, the purchasing coordinator for the California-based nonprofit Family Giving Tree says it's been difficult to find them, or racially diverse Barbies or Disney princess dolls. Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP The founder of the organization One Simple Wish says many gift requests for gaming consoles and electronic items submitted to the charity have been out of stock. They're reporting they can't find enough items in stock, or are facing shipping delays both in receiving and distributing the gifts. As supply chain bottlenecks create shortages on many items, some charities are struggling to secure holiday gift wishes from kids in need. Comments FILE - A doll based on the upcoming Walt Disney Studios film "Mulan" is displayed in the toy section of a Target department store, April 30, 2020, in Glendale, Calif.
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