10/31 Consortium is a Baton Rouge, Louisiana 501(c)(3) that runs an annual fall costume and candy drive serving children across the Greater Baton Rouge area. New and gently used child-sized Halloween costumes plus individually wrapped, bagged candy are accepted at participating business locations from September 1 through October 7 each year. Collected items support the Big Buddy Program and surrounding local neighborhoods, with surplus costumes distributed free at a public Costume Giveaway Day. The organization is based at 9655 Perkins Road C-1031 in Baton Rouge. Check 1031consortium.com for current drop-off locations and the 2026 drive schedule.
10/31 Consortium Costume Drive runs a seasonal collection, typically Sep-Oct. Seasonal programs usually stop accepting donations once they have distributed for the year, so items that arrive outside that window are often turned away or held until the next cycle. Confirm this year's dates before you drop off or ship.
No. 10/31 Consortium Costume Drive collects collection event or drop-off and serves Greater Baton Rouge area. If you are outside that area, look for a program closer to you, or use one of the 7 programs in this directory that accept mail-in donations from anywhere.
10/31 Consortium Costume Drive is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations to registered charities are generally tax deductible if you itemize, and the organization can issue a receipt. Ask them directly for their EIN and a written acknowledgement if you plan to claim the donation on your taxes.
This listing is marked Verified Org and was last reviewed on May 18, 2026. That means we confirmed the organization exists and operates, using public records and its own published material, but we have not re-confirmed this season with them directly. Programs change hours, addresses, and intake windows without notice, so check their own site before you travel or ship.