Lombard Fire to host 18th annual toy drive starting Nov. 26

Posted November 14, 2018 10:00 pm

Submitted by Lombard Fire Department

The Lombard Fire Department's 18th annual Toy Drive kicks off Monday, Nov. 26, and ends with a Toy Parade at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, on Main Street, from St. Charles Road to Wilson Avenue.

Residents are encouraged to bring unopened toys and baby supply items to Lombard Fire Stations and Village Hall for donation.

"This is our 18th year of collecting toys and items that help to make the season a little brighter for our residents and neighbors," said Lombard Firefighter and Paramedic Ben Speck. "It's so inspiring to see this Village come together for their neighbors who might need a helping hand. That's what makes Lombard so special. And it's our honor to be able bring these families a little extra joy during the holidays."

Beginning Monday, Nov. 26, toy drive collection bins will be available in four locations, including the Lombard Village Hall, 255 E. Wilson; Fire Station 45, 50 E. St. Charles Road; Fire Station 44, 2020 S. Highland Ave.; and Schroeder's Ace Hardware, 837 Westmore/Meyers Road.

Items requested include new toys (unwrapped), and baby supplies such as formula and diapers. Items collected will benefit the Teen Parent Connection, First Things First and the Lombard/Villa Park Food Pantry.

Schools in Lombard Elementary District 44 and Villa Elementary District 45 also will collect items. Cash donations are being accepted and may be dropped off at either Lombard Fire Station.

Residents are invited to attend the Toy Parade at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. The fire department, along with volunteers including Cub Scouts from Lombard Pack 42, will depart Fire Station 45 at 50 E. St. Charles at 10:15 a.m., and proceed south on Main Street to Glenbard East High School.

Residents may line up along southbound Main Street to donate gifts, up to Glenbard East High School.

Donations will then be brought to Yorktown Shopping Center for sorting.

For more information, visit www.villageoflombard.org/ToyParade.

For questions, contact Communications Coordinator Avis Meade at meadea@villageoflombard.org or (630) 620-5718.

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