Sumter, SC – Families across Sumter County have an opportunity this week to give back during a holiday toy drive aimed at helping children in need ahead of Christmas.
According to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, the annual “Stuff a Cruiser for Christmas” event runs Thursday through Saturday, December 19–21, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. The initiative is being held in partnership with BJ’s Wholesale Club.
Residents are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys, which will be collected and distributed to local children and families who may otherwise go without gifts this holiday season. Donations can be dropped off at two locations in Sumter:
- Sumter County Sheriff’s Office
1281 North Main Street, Sumter, SC 29153 - BJ’s Wholesale Club
1475 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC 29153
The toy drive is part of a broader community outreach effort by local law enforcement to support families during the holidays. Deputies will be on-site throughout the event, helping collect and load donated items into patrol vehicles — a visual reminder of the community’s role in supporting children during the Christmas season.
Officials say toys of all kinds are welcome, as long as they are new and unwrapped. Popular donations typically include dolls, action figures, board games, books, and age-appropriate toys for toddlers through teens.
Community members who live in Sumter County or the surrounding Midlands region are encouraged to participate and spread the word, as demand for holiday assistance often increases in the final days before Christmas.
Those interested in helping but unable to attend during event hours are encouraged to contact the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office for additional information.
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