Toys Urgently Needed In Lake Forest For Spark Of Love Toy Drive

LAKE FOREST, CA — Toys for Orange County Fire Authority's Spark of Love toy drive are being collected through Christmas Eve and can be dropped off at several locations in and around Lake Forest, the department said in a statement.

This is the 30th anniversary of the toy drive that brings joy to area children every year, fire officials said in a recent announcement.

Last year, fire officials collected 39,312 toys and $50,000 in monetary donations for children in need.

In addition to collecting toys at all 78 fire stations, the OCFA worked with 155 businesses and organizations within Orange County to collect toys benefitting 117 nonprofit agencies.

This year, toys will be collected at all 78 OCFA fire stations and at the OCFA's headquarters, 1 Fire Authority Road in Irvine, until Tuesday, Dec. 12.

To find your closest fire station to donate toys, please visit the Orange County Fire Authority's website.

In an effort to gather enough toys to meet the needs of the community, the OCFA is also planning several toy donation opportunities throughout Orange County at the following dates and times:

• Friday, Nov. 17th, 10 a.m. -2 p.m.: Walmart, 951 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 92673.
• Friday, Nov. 17th, 10 a.m. -2 p.m.: Walmart, 13331 Beach Blvd, Westminster, 92683.
• Saturday, Dec. 2nd, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Walmart, Buena Park Mall, 8450 La Palma, Buena Park, 90620.
• Saturday, Dec. 2nd, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Walmart, 26502 Towne Center Dr, Foothill Ranch, 92610.