Bank Independent’s annual Toy Share Drive collected 2,924 toys and raised $2,763.99 in cash during the 2025 campaign, with donations distributed to children in need across North Alabama through partner organizations.

Toy Share is the final of four annual Share Drives organized by Bank Independent and administered through the Helping Hands Foundation as part of the bank’s community outreach efforts.

“Toy Share is a powerful reminder of what can happen when a community comes together with a shared purpose,” said Macke Mauldin, CEO of Bank Independent. “Every toy and every dollar donated represents hope, joy, and care for local children. We are incredibly thankful for the generosity shown by our customers, team members, and partners throughout the 2025 holiday season.”

Since Toy Share began in 2011, the drive has generated tens of thousands of donated items and more than $50,000 in monetary contributions, creating a total economic impact that has surpassed $1 million in the communities Bank Independent serves.

Charitable organizations distributing Toy Share donations include: