Fire stations receive Toys for Tots donations Upcoming

Now in its eighth year as a campaign partner, Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services has offffffered i ts fire stations as official collection sites for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program.

“In the wake of the COVID19 pandemic, the demand for toys will be much greater this year, which means your donation i s more important than ever,” the department said.

Drop- off boxes will be inside a station’s fire apparatus bay.

Toy d o n o r s a r e a s ke d t o observe social distancing and wear face masks, and to call ahead to a fire station’s nonemergency number to arrange a drop- off ti me with st ation personnel.

For a list of stations and their phone numbers: bit. ly/ 3m4tKUE

Toys will be accepted through Friday, Dec. 18.

Those who would r at her make a monetary donation can do so at north- atlanta- ga. toysfortots. org

Information: bit. ly/ 3pmr6a2

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