Spotsylvania County, VA – Families across the Fredericksburg region are being invited to help brighten the holidays for local children as the annual Operation Blue Christmas Toy Drive returns this weekend to the Walmart Supercenter at Southpoint.
According to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, the two-day event runs Saturday, November 22, and Sunday, November 23, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. Deputies and volunteers will be stationed outside the store collecting new, unwrapped toys to support families in need across Spotsylvania County and surrounding communities.
Organizers said the drive accepts a wide range of items, including LEGO sets, dolls, action figures, sports balls, puzzles, Hot Wheels cars, board games, RC vehicles, Play-Doh sets, toy cookware, and arts-and-crafts supplies. All donations will be distributed to local children ahead of the Christmas holiday.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that community turnout each year helps ensure that dozens of area families receive support during the holiday season. “The children are our future — let’s give them a memory they’ll never forget,” the agency shared in its event announcement.
Walmart Southpoint, located at 10001 Southpoint Parkway in Fredericksburg, serves as the host site for the collection effort. Residents across Spotsylvania County, Fredericksburg, and surrounding Northern Virginia communities are encouraged to drop off toys anytime during the event window.
The annual drive typically draws strong participation from shoppers and families with children, and organizers say even small contributions can make a major difference for a child this holiday season.
Community members who attend the event can meet deputies, learn about local outreach programs, and participate in the Sheriff’s Office’s broader holiday giving initiatives.
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