Wenatchee, WA – The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office is once again partnering with the NCW Community Toy Drive, opening a donation site this week to support children and families across North Central Washington ahead of the holiday season.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, community members can now drop off new, unwrapped toys and essential winter items at the Campus Security Desk on the second floor of the L&J Building at 401 Washington Street in Wenatchee. Donations will be accepted through Thursday, December 19.
The annual drive provides gifts to thousands of children across Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties. Last year, organizers say the effort distributed presents to more than 3,400 children and over 250 unhoused teens throughout the Wenatchee Valley. Officials hope to match or exceed that level of support this season.
The NCW Community Toy Drive partners with several local organizations—including Serve Wenatchee Valley, CASA, and the Bruce House—to ensure donated items reach families most in need. Recommended contributions include toys, sweatshirts, hygiene products, gift cards, and other essential supplies intended for youth of all ages.
Deputies say the program’s goal aligns with their broader commitment to community outreach, noting that participating in local charitable efforts helps strengthen relationships between law enforcement and residents.
Donors are encouraged to contribute early, as organizers work to sort and distribute gifts across the region in time for holiday events and agency pickup deadlines.
Residents who wish to support the program may deliver items during regular building hours. Community members are also encouraged to share the initiative to help broaden reach across the region.
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