Ben’s Toy Bins began with a simple mission: to bring joy directly to the bedside of children staying at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. As parents, we know firsthand how long, dull, and overwhelming a hospital stay can be for a child.

Our son, Ben Jr., had a special, radiant love for toy cars. His eyes lit up every time we went to the store, where he would dive into the giant Hot Wheels displays, meticulously searching until he found the exact car he wanted. Watching his excitement sparked a thought: What if we could bring that same feeling to kids spending their days in a hospital room?

That idea grew into Ben’s Toy Car Bins. We filled bins with toy cars so hospitalized children could experience the exact same magic Ben loved—the thrill of digging through a bin, choosing their favorite, and opening a brand-new toy. Because these cars are small and simple, kids could pick a new surprise every single day.


What started as bins filled with toy cars has grown into a movement serving kids of all ages. So far, we’ve placed approximately 100,000+ toys into the hands of brave young patients at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Harrisburg’s pediatric wings, and Western Psych.
Every toy represents a moment of happiness, comfort, and fun—and we’re just getting started.