Maple School's Annual Toy Drive Ends Thursday

NORTHBROOK, IL — It's the season of giving and for the last 25 years, Maple School Physical Education teacher/student council co-sponsor Lynn Reimer has been spearheading the annual toy drive for needy families in Northfield Township. She works diligently to collect toys, games, and winter items with fellow co-sponsor Iris Zhang, Mandarin Chinese teacher.

This year has been especially tough on so many families, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 900 families now rely on Northfield Township Food Pantry and Youth Services for food and essential items, according to a release.

Maple's Student Council Co-sponsors are accepting donations of toys and gift cards for the children of less fortunate families between the ages of preschool and 18 years old. View a "Suggested Gift List" @ https://bit.ly/35tVjaT.

Northfield Township Youth Services are picking up the toys at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Maple School.

To encourage students, staff, and families to purchase toys and gift cards, a Student Council Raffle will be held with raffle prizes for each grade. Student Council sponsors will place students' names in the raffle five times for every dollar spent on a toy or gift card. Donations and receipts will be accepted at the Maple School office during school hours until Thursday. Raffle winners will be drawn on Dec. 17.

Reimer and Zhang thank everyone for their generosity and for sharing and caring this holiday season.