Bourbonnais, IL – Residents in the Riverbend West neighborhood are coming together this holiday season as a local toy drive kicks off to support families in need throughout Kankakee County. Community organizers are asking neighbors to donate new, unwrapped toys now through Saturday, December 13, with all items benefiting the Limestone Township Fire District’s annual Toy for Tots donation effort.
According to event organizers, several local residents have volunteered their homes as collection points to make donating easier for the community. Toys may be dropped off at 2247 Fox Run Drive or 2267 Fox Run Drive, as well as directly at the Limestone Fire Department. The drive supports children across the region who may not otherwise receive gifts this Christmas.
Organizers said the goal is to increase participation this year by expanding neighborhood involvement and spreading awareness earlier in the month. The drive welcomes toys for children of all ages, though donors are encouraged to consider gifts for older kids and teens, as those items are often in short supply.
The Limestone Township Fire District will distribute all collected toys to families prior to the holiday, ensuring the donations reach households in time for Christmas celebrations. Community members who cannot donate toys are encouraged to share information about the drive or volunteer with sorting and packaging efforts.
Organizers say the annual event consistently draws strong participation from Riverbend West, and they hope the expanded outreach helps even more families this year.
Residents with questions about the toy drive or additional ways to contribute can contact neighborhood organizers or the Limestone Township Fire District.
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