Bristol Kendall Fire Collecting Toys For 'Operation Santa'

Yorkville IL

08 December, 2020

4:30 PM

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YORKVILLE, IL — The Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District is hoping to make the holidays a little brighter for children in need and is asking the public's help in donating a toy for "Operation Santa." "We would love if you can help assist families in need as you did last year," firefighters said on the department's official Facebook page. The event is being coordinated by the Yorkville Junior Women's Club. A new unwrapped gift for a newborn to 12 years old will help bring a smile to a child's face this Christmas. Gift ideas include games, toys and books with a minimum value of $10. Gift cards, wrapping paper, batteries and cash donations are also accepted. Gifts can be dropped off in the lobby of all three BKFPD Stations at any time, any day of the week with no contact drop offs. The addresses to the locations are: Station 1 - 103 E. Beaver St. in YorkvilleStation 2 - 2101 McHugh Rd. in YorkvilleStation 3 - 4400 Rosenwinkle St. in YorkvilleThe last day to drop off a gift is Dec. 11 . From the stations, the gifts will go to the Kendall County Community Food Pantry for distribution the week before Christmas.