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Join us at the KIRO 7 Cares Toy Drive, benefiting Toys for Tots, today

By KIRO 7 News Staff
By KIRO 7 News Staff

Join us at the KIRO 7 CARES Toy Drive, benefiting Toys for Tots on Friday, December 6, to drop off a new unwrapped toy in person and enjoy a special day filled with holiday activities.

Help create special memories for children by donating a toy today.

US Marine Corps representatives and KIRO 7 personalities will be on hand from 6 a.m to 6 p.m. to accept donations, but you don't want to miss the Holiday Block Party from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Special events and activities at the block party include:

Live Holiday Music from MOViN 92.5

Seattle’s Best Food Trucks

Photos with Santa

Local Team Mascots & Special Guests

A special performance by the Seattle Men’s Chorus

The KIRO 7 studios are located at 2807 Third Avenue (Third and Broad), Seattle, 98121.  Money can also be donated.

All donations will be distributed to deserving children and families across Western Washington this holiday season. The biggest needs are for babies and girls and boys ages 9-13. For pre-teens/teens, suggested items include sporting equipment/bags/balls; books, backpacks, cosmetics, purses, watch/wallet gift sets, bath gift sets, board games, radio control cars/trucks, hand-held electronics, skateboards/helmets, curling irons, hair straighteners, and hair dryers.

Toys for Tots prefers not to accept realistic looking weapons and gifts with food.  If donated, such items will NOT be distributed.

KIRO 7 is also coordinating with Toys for Tots organizations in surrounding counties to support drive efforts and make a positive impact for those in need across Western Washington.

Alternate donation sites and events

Dec. 6: Those who can't make it to KIRO 7 to make a donation can visit our friends at Pierce County Toys for Tots, who will be collecting at the South Hill WalMart in Puyallup from Noon to 6 p.m.

Dec. 8: Join KIRO 7 at the Jingle Bell Run Sunday morning, December 8, in Downtown Seattle. Look for the KIRO 7 Cares booth with representatives from Toys for Tots to drop off a new, unwrapped toy to help children and families in need this holiday season.

Dec. 8: You can bring a donation to the Seattle Men's Chorus Holiday Program 'Tis the Season on Sunday, December 8, at Benaroya Hall and enjoy rocking and rolling celebration for the jolliest time of year. Doors open at 6:3 p.m.or the 7:30 p.m. performance and all of your donations will be added to the KIRO 7 Cares Toy Drive, benefiting Toys for Tots.

Dec. 14: It's "Bag and Drag" Day with Thurston County Toys for Tots. Volunteer to help sort and pack the donations that have been collected so that they can find their way to the homes of those who need them most.

Dec. 15: Have fun and give back at the Teddy Bear Toss at the Tacoma Stars game.  The match starts at 5:15 p.m. at the ShoWare center.  Bring a Teddy Bear and toss it on the playing field after the first goal.  All tossed bears are donated to Toys for Tots.

Additional organizations supporting Toys for Tots and the KIRO 7 Cares Toy Drive Include:

  • All City Fence
  • Amazon Warriors
  • Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run
  • Boeing
  • Downtown Seattle Association
  • Dubin Law Group
  • Hubbard Radio
  • Seattle Fire Department
  • Seattle Men's Chorus
  • Washington State Ferries
  • Work of Honor

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