Kosciusko County Fire Departments Bring In Donations For Toys For Tots
By Lasca Randels
InkFreeNews
WARSAW — Fire departments from all over Kosciusko County, as well as members of the community, brought in toys Saturday, Dec. 4, for the annual Toys for Tots collection drive at Martin’s Supermarket.
Toys for Tots is run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve, distributing toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy gifts. The organization’s goal is to bring a message of hope to the less fortunate and to unite communities. The local toy drive sees thousands of donations every year from various organizations throughout the county.
Each year, participating fire departments meet at JB’s Furniture, 2101 E. Center St., Warsaw. A police escort assists the fire trucks as they make their way to Martin’s Supermarket in Warsaw for the toy drop-off.
Warsaw-Wayne Fire Chief Michael Wilson said every fire department in the county collected toys and brought them in Saturday morning to the drop-off area at Martin’s.
“It’s a fun challenge every year to see which department can bring in the most toys,” Wilson said.
The 2021 Kosciusko County Toys for Tots Campaign runs through Dec. 17, 2021.
According to the Kosciusko County Toys for Tots website, the following businesses have drop-off areas where toys can be donated.
In the Warsaw area: Martin’s, Menards, Walmart, Stock & Field, CVS, Walgreens, Monteith Tire, WRSW & Willie Radio Station, The Village Shops at Winona, any fire department, Shear Envious Salon, Warsaw Orthodontics, Meijer, McAlisters, all Freedom Express gas stations, Side House Grill, Why Pay Retail, Glam, Zimmer-Biomet, Depuy Synthes, Akzonobel and Lake City Place.
In Kosciusko County: Miotto’s Main Street Pizza in Milford, and Revolving Closet, Todd Realty and Parker Hannifin, all located in Syracuse.
In Marshall County: Indiana Wheel Company, Plymouth, all Bowen Center locations in Plymouth, and Bane-Welker Equipment, Plymouth.
Donations can be made online. More information can be found on the Toys for Tots website.