The San Jose Barracuda offer in-kind donation items (tickets, autographed merchandise, etc) for non-profit organizations that serve youth and family services, youth education and/or those groups that provide enrichment activities for the underserved.

During the season, the San Jose Barracuda host collection drives in support of local nonprofits and organizations. This includes drives to collect food, clothing, sports equipment, pet supplies and military care packages.

Check out our promotional schedule here for information regarding this year's collection drives.

Throughout the season, the San Jose Barracuda will wear one-of-a-kind jerseys on the ice. Over the years themes have included ugly sweaters, the California state flag, military appreciation and Star Wars.

In two seasons, the Barracuda have donated more than $75,000 to local nonprofit organizations and youth groups. Organizations supported include the Junior Sharks, Veterans Ticket Foundation, Operation: Troop Outreach, The Aubri Brown Club and The Salvation Army.

For information on upcoming specialty jerseys see our promotional schedule here. For jersey auction information and rules, click here.

Each year, the Barracuda hold their annual Gifts and Goals event. For this event, each Barracuda player purchases a gift for a child associated with a local youth organization. Without the help of the Barracuda players, many of these children would not receive gifts for the holidays. For the past two seasons, all of the children were selected through School Health Clinics of Santa Clara County.

The children are invited to a Barracuda game where they join the players following the conclusion of the game where they meet and interact with players and coaches, and are presented with their gifts postgame. Over the course of two seasons, Gifts and Goals has seen 100% player participation and more than $5,000 worth of toys donated.

Heading into its third season, the annual San Jose Barracuda Teddy Bear Toss has quickly become a fan favorite at SAP Center. Each year at a select Barracuda game, fans are encouraged to bring new or gently used teddy bears and stuffed animals with them to the game. After the Barracuda score their first goal, fans are invited to throw their bears onto the ice in celebration.