The city of Riverside Fire Department is joining ABC7 and firefighters throughout Southern California in the Spark of Love toy drive running through Dec. 12.
The campaign collects new, unwrapped toys, sports equipment, blankets and gift cards for underserved children and teens, from birth to age 17, in Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties. Over the past two and a half decades the Spark of Love toy drive has collected more than 9 million toys, according to a news release.
In Riverside, donations can be dropped off between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. at any of the 14 city fire stations. If firefighters are away, donations should not be left outside the fire stations. Donations may also be dropped off at any city of Riverside community center, according to the news release.
For Riverside fire station locations, go to riversideca.gov/fire/about-contact/stations.
Those who want to hep may also make monetary donations at givebutter.com/QOOpZX or place donation boxes at their Riverside businesses.
To become a sponsor or donate, contact Gina Perez, fire public education coordinator, at gperez@riversideca.gov.
Donations will be distributed to Riverside residents age 17 and younger by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department at designated community centers. Registrations will be accepted in person only at city community centers and are subject to review and availability, according to the news release.
‘For community center locations, go to riversideca.gov/park_rec/facilities-parks/indoor-facilities/community-centers.
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