Amazon Employees Bring Holiday Cheer To Vinik Boys & Girls Club

TAMPA, FL -- Tampa Bay Amazon employees didn't need to hear words of thanks. The expressions on the faces of the children at the Vinik Family Boys & Girls Club at Winston Park said it all.

On Dec. 14, the employees hosted a holiday party for 250 children and donated $15,000 in in-kind gifts.

Children were greeted by more than 80 Amazon employees as they entered the Winter Wonderland that the employees decorated with festive touches.

The excited group of boys and girls sipped hot cocoa, decorated holiday cookies and ornaments, adorned and stuffed their own Christmas bags with candy, danced and played holiday games.

The kids then made their way to Santa’s Workshop where they met Santa and selected a toy.

In addition to hosting the party, the online retailer also presented a donation of $60,000 to Feeding Tampa Bay as part of its fight against hunger.

Imagez via Amazon

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