East Granby, CT – Families across East Granby are being invited to take part in a community tradition tonight as the town’s 10th Annual Toy Drive begins at 6 p.m., immediately following the Jacky Welsh Tree Lighting ceremony. Local troopers and residents are preparing for a busy turnout as the holiday season officially kicks off.
According to the East Granby Resident Troopers Office, the event is hosted in partnership with Connecticut State Police Troop H and Bradley International Airport. The groups are again encouraging community members to “stuff the cruiser” with new, unwrapped toys that will be distributed to the East Granby Social Services Department and local domestic violence shelters.
Organizers said the drive aims to support area families facing hardship during the holidays, and donations of all sizes are welcome. Troopers will remain on-site following the tree lighting to collect toys directly from attendees, making the process quick for families who may already be in the area for the annual ceremony.
The event has grown steadily over the past decade, with last year’s drive filling multiple cruisers and supplying gifts to children throughout Hartford County. Officials hope this year’s turnout will be even stronger as demand for assistance continues to rise.
Residents who plan to attend the tree lighting are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to donate. Community members who cannot make tonight’s event may contact the Resident Troopers Office for additional drop-off options.
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