Community Corner
Area Businesses Offer Toy Drop-Off Spots
Felton Fire Department volunteers braved the weekend's weather to collect toys at the annual Christmas Toy Run.
The weekend's wet weather didn't deter Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley volunteers from working hard to gather toys for needy children this holiday season.
On Saturday, volunteers from the Felton Fire Department stood out in the rain and cold holding signs, playing music and handing out hot chocolate to attract passersby. In return, they took in toy donations at the second annual Christmas Toy Run in Scotts Valley's parking lot. The toys collected will benefit From the Heart Ministries, New Life Community Services, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford and the Pajaro Rescue Mission.
If you missed Saturday's event, it's not too late to donate toys. There are a few official drop-off sites for Toys for Tots in Scotts Valley.
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, 4402 Scotts Valley Drive, will accept toys and also donations of food and clothing for Valley Churches United Missions. Customers who donate five cans of food or a toy will receive a free beverage with their entrée.
Toys can also be donated at Seagate, 920 Disc Drive; Jia Tellas Cambodian restaurant, 18 Victor Square; and DDNi, 269 Mount Hermon Rd., Suite 200.