IFMA, IIDA, AIA and SMPS, in partnership with the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation, have teamed up to support the families of Louisiana hospitality industry workers this holiday season with toys and gift cards for children. This campaign will provide holiday cheer to families who are in need due to the pandemic and recent hurricanes.  Donations are accepted now through December 11, 2020. 

Two easy Ways to Give

1. In person at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside

Donations will be accepted at the Front Desk of the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 24/7. 

Drop off instructions:

• Turn right into the side drive between the hotel building and parking garage.  Do not take the traffic circle.
• Advise security that you are delivering for the toy drive.
• Take the short escalator.
• The front desk will be to your left.
  

2. Donate online through the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation website 

Click here to donate.  Monetary gifts will be used to purchase gifts and gift cards for eligible families. 

Suggested items

• Bath & Body Works Items or Gift Cards
• Books
• Bratz Dolls
• Building Blocks or Lego Sets
• Dinosaur Toys
• Educational Toys
• Football, Soccer Ball, Basketball
• Frozen Toys
• Gamestop Gift Card
• Make Up Sets, Lip Gloss
• Minecraft Toys
• Old Navy Gift Cards
• Paw Patrol Toys
• Raising Cane’s Gift Cards
• Star Wars Toys
• Target Gift Card
• Toy Cars, Hot Wheels, Remote Control Car
• Walmart Gift Card

About the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation
Founded in 2006 by a select group of hospitality industry leaders, the Foundation is dedicated to supporting Louisiana’s hospitality industry workforce. Our community impact is delivered through two programs: Education Grants and Hospitality Industry Worker Crisis Grants. Help us help others working in one of the state’s largest and most important industries.