Here's How You Can Help Needy Children In Southbury

SOUTHBURY, CT — The Southbury Police have teamed up with merchants of the Southbury Plaza to organize a toy drive to benefit children in need. On Saturday, December 2, from 8 AM to 2 PM, the police officers will be in front of the T.J. Maxx store collecting new, unwrapped toys and gifts. Their goal is to fill their cruisers with enough toys and gifts so that every local child has presents to open on Christmas morning.

The drive will benefit the Southbury Needy Fund's 2017 Holiday Gift Program for Children. Cash donations will also be accepted and will be used to purchase items for older children and to accommodate any special requests families may have.

The following items are needed:

• Sheets, Blankets, FLEECE throws, Comforters (all sizes)
• Small purses for teens
• Scarves for preteen and teen girls
• Hairdryers and bath and body sets
• Girls’ cozy slipper socks - one size fits all
• Remote Control Cars
• Toys: Cars, Trucks and Thomas The Train
• Dolls: Barbies - Baby Dolls - Cabbage Patch
• Learning toys for children
• Packages of socks - children of all ages - athletic socks for older boys
• Sweatshirts for teenage boys (Men’s S,M, L, & XLG )
• Books and Art Supplies for all ages
• Puzzles
• Gym bags
• Soccer balls, footballs, basketballs
• Pj’s, children & teens (boys and girls)
• Stocking stuffer items for all ages - especially preteen and teens

Toys can also be left off at the Southbury Police Department and Social Services. Your donations are greatly appreciated.

The Southbury Needy Fund is a 501(c)3 organization, that operates on a year-round basis helping Southbury residents when there are no other sources available, according to its website. The Fund provides clothing, books, and toys for children of families identified by Social Services during the holiday season.

The Fund also provides tuition for local children to attend the Park and Rec camp and pays for some field trips. It is also called upon in emergency situations to provide shelter or essentials to displaced families.
The Southbury Needy Fund provides over 150 children with Holiday Gifts. This would not be possible without the tremendous support from the community. How can you help? Please click the links above to Sponsor a Child and Volunteer Time.

You can click here to do directly to the The Southbury Needy Fund to learn how to help and sponsor a child and to volunteer your time.

The Republican-American said last year The Southbury Needy Fund helped 67 families and 135 children last year and the need is the same this year.

Event: Southbury Police Department Annual Toy and Gift Drive
Event Date: Saturday, 12/2/2017
Event Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Event Organizers: Southbury Police Department; Southbury Plaza (203-264-0780)
Event Location: Southbury Plaza, 100 Main Street North, Southbury, CT