Preparations for the annual Violet Township Fire Department Holiday Toy Drive are well
underway.
Once again, the fire department is partnering with the Pickerington Local School District to identify and assist local children and families during the holiday season. Thanks to the several local businesses that support this operation, the fire department is able to assist hundreds of families in the Pickerington and Fairfield County area.
The toy drive collects new, unwrapped toys; gift cards; and donations for children of all ages. Those who wish to support this effort may drop off toys to any of the three Violet Township Fire Stations.
Girl Scout Troop #2140 will host a “Toy Drive-Thru” event on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Violet Fire Station 592, 8700 Refugee Rd. Cars may drive through the fire station bays and simply drop off toys to our Girl Scout volunteers.
There are also numerous red toy boxes in the community that serve as collection sites. These boxes may be found at Pickerington schools, local businesses, restaurants, physician offices and dental offices. It is amazing how successful this event has become thanks to the generous donations of the community and local businesses. Last year, the toy drive assisted nearly 1,000 families in the Fairfield County area.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Firefighter Jim Barber or Firefighter Liz Pfeifer at 614-837-4123 or email elizabeth.pfeifer@violet.oh.us. Follow us on Facebook at the “Violet Township Firefighters Toy Drive” page for updates. Thank you in advance for your support!
