More Than 4,000 Toys Collected For HOPE Family Services

BRADENTON, FL — The Bradenton Blue Foundation collected more than 4,000 holiday gifts for children in need at its “Fill the Truck” toy drive at police headquarters on Saturday. The donated toys will benefit HOPE Family Services, the Bradenton Police Department tweeted Tuesday.

HOPE, a nonprofit organization, works with domestic violence survivors and their families in Manatee County. Learn more about the organization and its community efforts online here.

The Bradenton Blue Foundation was created to support Bradenton police officers and the community by raising funds for specialty training, safety equipment and outreach programs.

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