The Alamo Heights Fire & EMS Department is collecting toys for tots for the holidays. The drive began on October 15.
The toy drive benefits those in need of toys and holiday cheer. New toys can be dropped off at the Alamo Heights City Hall on Broadway St. or at the fire station adjacent to city hall until Dec 15.
AHFD chief Michael Gdovin explained why the department launched a toy drive. He said, “Our core belief within our department is that ‘We do More’ for our citizens, and this effort is an extension of that belief, that we can do more for everyone in and around our community.”
Toys for children of all ages are requested. The items should not be gift-wrapped so volunteers can determine the age appropriateness of the items.
This is the first year for the AHFD Toy Drive. The program mirrors the 75-year-old Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. To date, it has distributed some 677 million toys to 301 million deserving children.
