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Birmingham PD Begins Christmas Toy, Shoe And Coat Drive

The Birmingham Police Department will hold a Christmas gift drive through December 16.

The Birmingham Police Department has launched a toy, shoe and coat drive.
The Birmingham Police Department has launched a toy, shoe and coat drive. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

BIRMINGHAM, AL — With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the holiday season begins soon, and the Birmingham Polide Department has launched a Christmas toy, shoes and coat drive that lasts through Dec. 16.

The initiative was launched through the department’s Community Outreach and Public Education division in partnership with 98.7 Kiss FM and Youth Towers Inc.

Donations of new, unwrapped toys as well as new and unused coats and shoes can be dropped off at Birmingham PD headquarters, any of the precincts or at the City Jail.

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The sign-up period to receive donations is now through December 1. Sign-up can be completed at Birmingham PD headquarters or any of the precincts. Donations will be distributed on a first come, first served basis or until capacity is reached.

Community members with any questions about the process can call the COPE division at 205-933-4175.

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