HOLIDAY TOY & FOOD DRIVE

November 2010 Articles

EAST COUNTY HOLIDAY TOY & FOOD DRIVE EVENTS ANNOUNCED

Does your family need help? Register Nov. 20th

November 8, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – The 35th annual East County Toy and Food Drive is now underway.

Scroll down for a complete list of events and see how you can help brighten the holidays for those in need.

If your family needs help this holiday season, submit your application in person on November 20th at the Salvation Army office, 1011 E. Main Street in El Cajon. Appointment numbers will be distributed starting at 5 a.m. Toys are for children under age 12 and space is limited.

For requirements to qualify, see www.ectfd.org and click on “How do I sign up.” Questions? Call (619)440-2457.

To support the East County Toy & Food Drive, drop off a new toy at any East County fire station now through December 15th. Monetary donations can be sent to the Salvation Army; visit www.ectfd.org for details. Nonperishable food items are also sought; bring food items to the Salvation Army at the address listed above. Barrels may be placed in your place of business for food collections; contact Sandy.webb@usw.salvationarmy.org for a barrel.

A toy parade will be held on December 11th from 9 a.m. to noon in the Target Parking lot at 250 Broadway in El Cajon; firetrucks arrive around 11 a.m. Donations of large toys or toy collections may be brought to this event.

Additional events for the toy drive are listed below:

12th — BREAKFAST WITH SANTA at HOMETOWN BUFFET - EL CAJON MAIN STREET
7am - 9am

19th thru Dec. 24th — KETTLE PROGRAM
The Salvation Army Red Kettle
fundraising campaign runs Mon. - Sat.

15th thru Dec.16th — FOOD & TOY DRIVES
Begin for schools, organizations and
community partners

23rd — CELEBRITY NIGHT at HOOLEYS IRISH PUB & GRILL
(Grossmont Center location)
5pm - 11pm

26th thru Dec. 19th — ANGEL TREE
Volunteers will accept donated toys at our
angel tree in the Parkway Plaza mall

DECEMBER

8th — HOLIDAY PARTY & AUCTION at VIEJAS DREAMCATCHER LOUNGE
6pm - 9pm

11th — FIRE TRUCK/TOY PARADE & LIVE RADIO BROADCAST
- El Cajon Target on Fletcher Parkway/Broadway
9am - 12pm

16th, 17th & 21st — DISTRIBUTION OF TOYS & FOOD TO NEEDY FAMILIES

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