The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority, Kent Firefighters Local 1747 and the Kent Firefighters Foundation are once again sponsoring and supporting the Toys for Joy program.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Toys for Joy is an annual event where new, unwrapped toys are collected, sorted, wrapped and delivered to the Kent and Covington Food Banks for distribution to needy families in the community. Non-perishable food and monetary donations also will be accepted.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Economically, 2013 has seen improvements over previous years, but there are still many in need. Some families have to dedicate their money to the basics in order to survive and do not have the finances to buy gifts during the holidays. The Toys for Joy program was created to help these local families.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Toy wrapping parties are scheduled for 6 p.m. Dec. 6 and 18 and are open to the public. Last year the public wrapped more than 5,500 gifts.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The Toys for Joy program exists with the generous donations of local residents and businesses. Over the years, that generosity has been tremendous, said Kyle Ohashi, fire department spokesman. This year we are hoping for everyone\u2019s continued support.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The program organizers would like to issue a special thank you to USF Reddaway for their support and donation of a semi-truck to help store and transport the toys, as well as Door to Door Storage of Kent.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
For more information and to get involved in a wrapping party, call the Toys for Joy Hotline at 253-856-4485.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Toy collection barrels are at the following locations beginning Nov. 20:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Fire Station 71\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 504 West Crow St. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Downtown Kent<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Fire Station 72\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 25620 140 Ave. S.E.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 East Hill of Kent<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Fire Station 73\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 25612 Military Rd. S.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 West Hill of Kent<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Fire Station 74\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 24611 116 Ave. S.E.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 East Hill of Kent<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Fire Station 75\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 15635 S.E. 272 St. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lake Meridian (wrapping party location)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Fire Station 76\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 20676 72 Ave. S.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 North Kent Valley<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Fire Station 77\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 20717 132 Ave. S.E.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 East Hill of Kent<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Fire Station 78\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 17820 S.E. 256 St.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Covington<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Centennial Building\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 400 W. Gowe St.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Downtown Kent<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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