Sumter, SC – Families across Sumter County have a chance this week to help brighten Christmas for local children through the annual “Stuff a Cruiser for Christmas” toy drive.
According to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, the event runs Thursday through Saturday, December 19–21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with community members encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys for children in need.
The drive is being held in partnership with BJ’s Wholesale Club, where shoppers can drop off toys during store hours throughout the three-day event. Donations are also being accepted at the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office during regular business hours.
Officials say the collected toys will be distributed locally to help ensure children across Sumter County have gifts to open on Christmas morning.
Drop-off locations include:
- Sumter County Sheriff’s Office
1281 North Main Street, Sumter, SC 29153 - BJ’s Wholesale Club
1475 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC 29153
Law enforcement officials say holiday toy drives like Stuff a Cruiser rely heavily on community support, especially as the need increases during the Christmas season.
Residents are encouraged to donate age-appropriate toys, games, or gifts, with all items requested to be unused and unwrapped.
Community members who live nearby or plan to shop at BJ’s this week are encouraged to consider participating and spreading the word.
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