EAST BRIDGEWATER — Chief Timothy Harhen and Lt. Philip Woolf report that the East Bridgewater Fire Department is seeking donations for its annual Toys for Tots donation drive this holiday season.
For over a decade, the East Bridgewater Fire Department has collected toys throughout the year to distribute to disadvantaged families during the holidays.
This year, as part of its annual Toys for Tots holiday donation drive, East Bridgewater Fire is partnering with local business Crocetti’s to hold the 1st Annual NUG LIFE Holiday Toy Drive and Fill The Truck event on Dec. 14.
The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Crocetti’s Oakdale Packing Co., 378 Pleasant St., East Bridgewater. Crocetti’s will provide a free 5-pound bag of frozen NUG LIFE chicken nuggets to anyone who brings a new, unwrapped toy gift. The business also plans to match every toy received up to 100 toys.
The Grinch will be in attendance, and there will be additional activities.
Every holiday season, the East Bridgewater Fire Department organizes a toy drive that is utilized by about 100 families in town. Lt. Woolf has organized the effort for over 10 years.
Outside of the Dec. 14 event, toys can be dropped off at:
- Fire Department Headquarters, 268 Bedford St., open 24 hours a day.
- East Bridgewater Town Hall, 175 Central St., in the lobby.
- East Bridgewater Public Library, 32 Union St., main entrance.
- Old Colony YMCA, 635 Plymouth St., gym lobby near child care center.
- Senior Center, 355 Plymouth St., in the lobby.
Any monetary donations, gift cards or checks can be dropped off at the Fire Department or at the event on Dec. 14 at Crocetti’s. The money will go directly toward buying more toys or gift cards. Checks can be made out to EBPFFA 2768.
If you cannot make a donation in time for the holidays, Lt. Woolf collects toys throughout the year and uses them to give to families that suffer tragedies, such as house fires.
“I have been organizing this gift drive for over 10 years, and I’m amazed each holiday season at the generosity of our community,” Lt. Woolf said. “The need is greater each year, and we like to help as many families as possible. Please come by and drop off toys to help give East Bridgewater children the Christmas they deserve.”
Chief Harhen thanks Lt. Woolf for his years of service running the program.
“I would like to commend Lt. Philip Woolf for his hard work in orchestrating the department’s annual Toys for Tots drive each year. Many East Bridgewater children get to have toys under the tree each Christmas because of his efforts,” Chief Harhen said. “The annual Toys for Tots drive allows us to spread joy and happiness to those in need every holiday season, and we thank Crocetti’s for their partnership this year, which we hope makes the turnout better than ever.”
Any East Bridgewater families that would like to receive toys can call Lt. Woolf at the East Bridgewater Fire Department at 508-378-2271.
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