Monroe Police Organizing 'Stuff the Gazebo' Toy Drive

MONROE, CT — The Monroe Police Department will again host the Stuff the Gazebo Toy Drive on the Town of Monroe Green at 7 Fan Hill Road.

The toy drive will be held Dec. 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and benefit the Center for Family Justice in Bridgeport. The center serves those victims and families affected by abuse of domestic or sexual nature in the communities of Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford, and Trumbull.

"At this time of year, many of the victims and their families in these communities have left abusive situations, often leaving the primary caregivers in need of financial assistance to provide gifts for their children during the holiday season," organizers said.

Each year, the center provides gifts for 200-250 children, ranging in age from a year old to 18. This year, the center has requested new unwrapped toys and gift cards. Popular toys this season include Marvel superhero action figures, LOL Dolls, Lego sets, Barbies, Cabbage Patch Dolls, and anything involving dinosaurs, according to a news release from the Monroe PD.