Collection barrels are out for the annual Toys for Joy program sponsored by the Kent Regional Fire Authority, Kent Firefighters Local 1747 and the Kent Firefighters Foundation.
Firefighters collect new, unwrapped toys that are sorted, wrapped and delivered to local food banks and outreach programs for distribution to needy families in the community. In addition to toys, non-perishable food and monetary donations are also accepted.
Although this year has seen an upturn in the economy, there are still many families in need. Some families have to dedicate their money to the basics in order to survive and do not have the ability to buy gifts during the holidays. Kent firefighters created the Toys for Joy program to help these local families.
Toy wrapping parties are scheduled for Dec. 13 and 19 at 6 p.m. at Fire Station 75, 15635 SE 272nd St., in Kent, and are open to the public. Last year volunteers wrapped more than 6,000 gifts.
For more information and to get involved in a wrapping party, call the Toys for Joy Hotline at 253-856-4485.
Toy collection barrels are at the following locations:
Fire Station 71: 504 West Crow St., Downtown Kent
Fire Station 72: 25620 140 Ave. SE, East Hill of Kent
Fire Station 73: 25612 Military Rd. S., West Hill of Kent
Fire Station 74: 24611 116 Ave. SE, East Hill of Kent
Fire Station 75: 15635 SE 272 St., Lake Meridian
Fire Station 76: 20676 72 Ave. S., North Kent Valley
Fire Station 77: 20717 132 Ave. SE, East Hill of Kent
Fire Station 78: 17820 SE 256 St., Covington
Centennial Building: 400 W. Gowe St., Downtown Kent
Fire Station 45: 2929 S. 200 St., SeaTac – South
Fire Station 46: 3521 S. 170 St., SeaTac – Central
Fire Station 47: 3215 S. 152 St., SeaTac – North
Caldwell Banker Bain: Kent Station, Downtown Kent
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