The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority, Kent Firefighters Local 1747, and the Kent Firefighters Foundation are sponsoring the Toys for Joy program.
A toy collection barrel is located in Covington at Fire Station 78, 17820 S.E. 256 St.
Toys for Joy is an annual event where new, unwrapped toys are collected, sorted, wrapped, and delivered to the Kent Food Bank for distribution to needy families in our community. A portion of the toys will also be donated to other local food banks. Non-perishable food will also be accepted for distribution.
Economically, 2010 has been another tough year for families. Many have to dedicate their money to the basics in order to survive and do not have the finances to buy gifts during the holidays. The Toys for Joy program was created to help these local families.
Toy collection barrels will also be at the following locations.
- Fire Station 71 – 504 West Crow St. – downtown Kent
- Fire Station 72 – 25620 140 Ave. S.E. – East Hill of Kent
- Fire Station 73 – 25612 Military Rd. S. – West Hill of Kent
- Fire Station 74 – 24611 116 Ave. S.E. – East Hill of Kent
- Fire Station 75 – 15635 S.E. 272 St. – Lake Meridian (wrapping party location)
- Fire Station 76 – 20676 72 Ave. S. – north Kent Valley
- Fire Station 77 – 20717 132 Ave. S.E. – East Hill of Kent
- Kent City Hall – 220 4 Ave. S. – downtown Kent
- Centennial Building – 400 W. Gowe St. – downtown Kent
The Toys for Joy program can only exist with the generous donations and support of local residents and businesses. Over the years, that generosity has been tremendous. This year, because of the economy, more help is needed than ever before.
The program organizers would like to issue a special thank you to USF Reddaway for their support and donation of trucks to help store and transport the toys.
For further information on the Toys for Joy program and to get involved in a wrapping party, please call the Toys for Joy hotline at 253-856-4485.
