Southbury Police Department Announces Annual Toy and Gift Drive

Southbury Police Department Annual Toy and Gift Drive on Friday, November 24 and Saturday, December 2 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.

The Southbury Police have teamed up with merchants of the Southbury Plaza to organize a toy drive to benefit children in need.

On Friday, November 24 and on Saturday, December 2, from 8 AM to 2 PM, the police officers will be in front of the T.J. Maxx store collecting new, unwrapped toys and gifts. Their goal is to fill their cruisers with enough toys and gifts so that every local child has presents to open on Christmas morning.

The drive will benefit the Southbury Needy Fund's 2017 Holiday Gift Program for Children.

Cash donations will also be accepted and will be used to purchase items for older children and to accommodate any special requests families may have.

The following items are needed:

  • Sheets, Blankets, FLEECE throws, Comforters (all sizes)
  • Small purses for teens
  • Scarves for preteen and teen girls
  • Hairdryers and bath and body sets
  • Girls’ cozy slipper socks - one size fits all
  • Remote Control Cars
  • Toys: Cars, Trucks and Thomas The Train
  • Dolls: Barbies - Baby Dolls - Cabbage Patch
  • Learning toys for children
  • Packages of socks - children of all ages - athletic socks for older boys
  • Sweatshirts for teenage boys (Men’s S,M, L, & XLG )
  • Books and Art Supplies for all ages
  • Puzzles
  • Gym bags
  • Soccer balls, footballs, basketballs
  • Pj’s, children & teens (boys and girls)
  • Stocking stuffer items for all ages - especially preteen and teens

Please click here to print the list.

Toys can also be left off at the Southbury Police Department and Social Services.

Your donations are greatly appreciated.

 

 

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Submitted by Southbury, CT

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