United Way of Central Eastern California and the Bakersfield Condors have been partnering up for years with a Teddy Bear Toss event during a hockey game the Saturday after Thanksgiving Day. This year, the Teddy Bear Toss tradition will be celebrating its 28th anniversary! Last year Condors’ fans donated over 7,013 stuffed toys to the ice rink. This year, as we celebrate the 28th anniversary, we are positive Kern County’s generosity will surpass last year’s numbers, so we can help entities like yours receive stuffed toys for the children in need. 

If your entity is interested in receiving stuffed toys from the 2026 Teddy Bear Toss, please complete this Request Form. The deadline to submit requests is Monday, November 16th by 5:00PM.

Please make a note of the following:

• Requests for stuffed toys are limited to 100 per entity.
• Requests will be processed on a first come, first serve basis.
• Entities may be placed on a waiting list.
• Stuffed toys are to be utilized for entity’s programs throughout the year. 
  

Once requests have been received, entities will receive an email notification including distribution date, time, and location. The entity’s personnel should come prepared and willing to collaborate with tasks which may include - sorting, counting, and bagging stuffed toys. Should you have any questions, concerns or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the United Way office at 661.834.1820. Thank you!