Edison Police, Marine Corps Reserve Launch Annual Toy Drive

EDISON, NJ —The Edison Police Department has partnered with the Marine Corps Reserve for the annual Toys for Tots collection campaign.

Local residents, civic associations, community leaders and businesses are invited to donate toys for children in need.

The main drop-off location is at the Edison Police Department, 100 Municipal Boulevard. The location at is accessible 24 hours a day.

This year, the police department will also be collecting toys on-site at the Township’s Winter Wonderland celebration.

Winter Wonderland will have a vivid display from the Edison Police Department with various characters for photo opportunities. At the police display, there will be various activities including story time with Mrs. Claus.

“It is wonderful to see our residents come out and support our toy drive. Each year the men and women of the Edison Police Department try to increase the amount of toys collected. This is an important toy drive as it directly impacts the lives of needy children,” Chief Tom Bryan said.

Residents or organization wishing to join the toy drive can contact the Edison Police Department’s Community Oriented Policing Unit at (732) 248-6462 or by emailing: COP@Edisonpd.org.

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