Berkeley County, SC – With Christmas fast approaching, the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to act quickly as the deadline for its Toys for Tots drive draws near, aiming to ensure local children don’t go without this holiday season.
According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, many children across Berkeley County and the greater Charleston metro area are facing Christmas without simple comforts many families take for granted, such as toys or gifts to open. The annual Toys for Tots campaign is designed to provide hope, comfort, and a sense of joy to children in need throughout the community.
This year, Berkeley County is also taking part in a friendly giving competition with the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office to see which community can donate the most toys. Charleston County has already collected 51 footballs, and Berkeley County residents have responded by surpassing expectations with 192 footballs collected so far.
Sheriff’s officials say the momentum is encouraging but stress that time is running out. To make donating easier and more accessible, the agency has shared an Amazon wishlist featuring gift items priced under $20. Each donated item is shipped directly to support a local child in need.
The Toys for Tots program serves families across Berkeley County, neighboring communities, and the wider Lowcountry region, making last-minute participation especially impactful as distribution dates approach.
Residents who want to help are encouraged to donate as soon as possible to ensure gifts arrive before the holiday cutoff. Officials say every contribution, big or small, can make a meaningful difference for a child this Christmas.
Community members can find donation details and the official Amazon wishlist through the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office social media channels.
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